Our View of Christmas 2006

Before the frenzy of unwrapping.



A new sewing kit to keep things in one place.

A boy and his new tool belt.




"Hey, Santa brought us digital cameras!"

Alix takes her first photo.

Of me.

Loving the Ugly Doll that her brother picked out for her.

Alix with the doll wardrobe that Paul refinished.

A very thoughtful gift from Paul. My father's flag which has been in my childhood toybox for years in a more fitting display.

My mom and her handpainted birdfeeder from Alix.

My mom with the stuffed trees made by me.

Chance unwrapping his Playmobil Castle. It's hard to tell from the look on his face that he had already seen this gift unwrapped in my car.

Alix thrilled with Molly, The American Girl.

Molly meets the family.

The following pictures are by Alix.

Taken through a red plexiglass block.

Figuring out the timer function.

Chance's photos of Christmas.

Using the timer.

Chance's wonderful family picture.