Christmas with Elinor

Since Christmas Eve has been devoted to Tony's family and Amanda has to work, we had our Christmas with Aunt Elinor last night.

Group shot. We forgot our tripod, but Grandpa stopped by at just the right time. He was able to capture us all!

We just HAD to capture this shot. Dad serving US? Wonderful!

Will played around with my camera while I helped clear the dinner table. Tony was very deep in thought.

My loving sisterly glare. 

There was a first this year. Elinor got a carving from Mom and Dad. Look at that beautiful cardinal! There's a man in Stewartville who sells these. He is very talented! 

Mom gave Amanda and I an early present: Christmas earrings! 

My carvings from Elinor this year-they will be painted after Christmas. She just got back from a trip to Canada, so there was no time!

Dad's 

Tony's. On the back there is a back pack and a really cute stocking cap! 

Mom's. 

I didn't get individual shots of Will and Amanda's. They got cute chip carved recipe card holders!

Amanda won the nutcracker of the year award! She's the nuttiest of all of us!