Some Holiday Pics

I don't remember exactly what Jeff was telling them, but they were interested. I love photos in which the subjects seem oblivious to the camera. They capture real life.


Here's my man, opening a gift from his offspring.


This is an odd pic but I think it's interesting how the camera focused on my hand. It's another oblivious-to-the-camera shot. I think it looks kinda cool.


No, you're not seeing things. It is a giant gummy bear (minus a large portion of its head). Jeff found these somewhere for the kids.


Believe it or not, there's a company that makes an even bigger gummy bear--a five pound gelatinous wonder, but the stinkin' thing costs $30 (before shipping) and it would most definitely rip a hole in the bottom of any stocking into which it is shoved.

Here are my twin nephews, poring over a book we gave to them. They sat next to each other, unwrapped it, cracked it open, and didn't stop reading until they had devoured the entire thing.


I love it when people obviously like a gift I've picked out for them!

So what's with the ugly, taped-up Rubbermaid container box?


It's a box o' wonders, really. You see, except for our artificial tree, every single one of our Christmas decorations fits comfortably into this unattractive, cardboard receptacle, including the lights for the porch, the tree skirt, the stockings and all the tree ornaments.

I'm certainly not begrudging you the joy of intense decoration if that's your sort of thing. Deck those halls!

But as for me: I (heart) simplicity.

*contented sigh*