(Happy) Ghosts of Christmas Past
by chuckofish
We’ve been trying to get in the holiday spirit here. First we decorated and then we watched “3 Godfathers” (a great, but sadly underrated movie). Don’t get me wrong, those things helped. But something was still missing. I realized this morning that what I really miss is the sound of excited children. Not having any happy children immediately to hand, I went to my photo albums. I must say that these pictures have given me a great boost in holiday spirit.
Remember when snow meant adventure — sometimes including dinosaurs?
Remember when visiting Santa was super exciting and not that creepy?
maybe just a little creepy
Remember when an indoor tent, sleeping bag and action figures were the best thing in the world?
we still have those sleeping bags
And let’s not forget Lego…
so much Lego
or the happy, happy baby brother!
there’s nothing better than a squeaky toy
There. Now I feel the excitement of Christmas, don’t you?
While presents are nice, let’s not forget that we’re really celebrating a very different type of gift.
Merry Christmas!
dual personalities 
Such great pictures! Duncan is such a child too. But there is the Where’s Waldo glass of wine to find in the picture…Thank goodness for our snapshots to engage our failing memory!
I knew you’d notice the glass — love the Where’s Waldo reference — but what can I say? We’ve always enjoyed our evening wine.
I noticed the glass, too!! And these are super cute!
I didn’t notice the glass. I was too distracted by the Lego, the thing I love more than wine… There’s recent evidence to show that, too, mom, if you need another Christmas post.
Oh, don’t worry. I’m saving that one up. I have to sort out my camera first!