Christmas Day

Christmas Day started out wonderfully peaceful and quiet at Mary Ellen's house. We enjoyed delicious cinnamon rolls in front of the fire.  After realizing that the rest of the world was opening Christmas presents, we decided that we would each open one present in preparation for the rest of the day.  It was a heavenly morning...

The troops rolled in and the party got started. Here is James in his Christmas smoking jacket...

Henry was slowly decked out like a construction worker before his final gift of a gigantic CAT excavator was revealed to him at the end of the gift opening...what a surprise!

Lukaszewicz Christmas wouldn't be complete with out some piano-led carols! Mike lead the group in a rousing rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas (and many more) and then the Gerry's followed it up with a few of the songs that little Gerry has mastered.

Pete was keeping a close eye on all of his presents...but took a short break to pose for this picture:

(Almost) everybody was surprised when Santa showed up with a few last minute gifts to hand out to the kids!!

Finally, at the end of our family white elephant exchange - this year's theme "Vintage" - Uncle Chris took home the lamp - seen here ceremoniously bringing it to his car. I hope the lamp finds a good home in the studio, Chris.

Merry Christmas!