Northern Christmas

Merry Christmas and happy new year to all our wonderful divers and talented family...we truly are a blessed bunch and have lots to be thankful for...I have lost count of the myriad of blessings that God has sent my ( our ) way. You are all beautiful and thank you so much for your cards and photos a true miracle wow..12 kids and healthy babies etc.. You guys are great!!!
Maybe you wouldn't know how much I appreciate you ... my family.... being the sporadic blogger that I am,poor writer,and do find communication a sacrafice ..stubborn soul that I am...I find myself in forgive me mode only squeaking out a pitiful "sorry" for not communicating more and being a better blogger....and father.. and grandfather .and can only chastise myself as unworthy worm of a dad. We had a "humble" Christmas I guess compared to the average westerner,small manger scene in the corner,few presents ,little money, lots of snow . I was the honorable cook along with Nathalie who peeled the potatoes. The turkey turned out great.. !cranberry sauce,beer,mashed potatoes and gravy( God bless our stomachs). We jammed( played music) in the living room to tunes ranging from "God rest ye merry gentlemen" to the latest heavy metal while our tree constantly reminded us of the season.. and we finally settled down to "Grinch who stole Christmas" and dozed off in the wee hours..... Love and peace all!