Christmas in New Hampshire

Made a spur of the minute visit to New Hampshire for Christmas.   Fun times and I'm so happy I went.  It
was great to see Mike and Erin and a bonus since Jane was there too.

Erin got a new job at Lindt Chocolate so picked up a few for John.  I think he's an addict.   Can I tell you what a pain they are to get through security.   150 foil balls.  I got pulled aside each and every time.

Friday night we went to Portland Maine.   It was beautiful and it was like I had stepped back in time to a Norman Rockwell time.   It was snowing, there was a beautiful lit Christmas tree, a gorgeous church across the street and to top it all off, a guy playing Silent Night on his harmonica.

They even had a selfie station!

After walking in the cold, we of course had to stop in for some wine tasting to warm us up.

Christmas Eve couldn't have been more perfect.  It snowed and then Mike and Erin surprised us with matching jammies.  Even Eleanor!

Squirrel House by the Sea

Erin and Mike have purchased a bit of a project.   Best news, it's 1 mile from the ocean.  Today I got to go by and see the land and the house, before it's demolished.

Also, Erin has set up a blog if you'd like to follow the progress of their dream home.

https://squirrelhousebythesea.wordpress.com/

Backyard of their new home.

Michael showing off his beach.

Eleanor

One of my beautiful grandpuppies.   Can we say she's a bit spoiled.  She wasn't really happy with me laughing because of her squirrel jammies so she was ignoring me.

Staying nice and warm, with her pet moose.

Family Christmas 2017

Nothing better than family to share Christmas.

I was concentrating on getting the little ones to stay on the bottom, I cut off the kids on the top :(

Surprise visit from Santa!

Chocolate bars!   Thanks Santa.

Cousins settling down to watch a movie.

Pics of my Boys!

I needed some new pics of my boys so here you go.  They are growing up so fast.

Jaxson is actually in middle school.   Such a sweet little man.  So kind hearted.  

Gage is growing up way too fast.  He's almost as tall as his older brother.  He now has braces and it's amazing how much it has changed his look.   

Counting my Blessings 2017

Here's the 2017 Counting my Blessings photos.

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Happy Birthday Elin

5 years old and just getting sweeter ever day.  She is so kind and loves her animals.   Actually, she loves everything.    Such a sweet little girl.

We started the night going out for dinner and riding the pony.   Yes, nickel pony rides still exist.

Special cake made by Maria for the birthday girl.  

Birthday  Princess Elin

Elin with her birthday present from me.   A bird that really talks.