Christmas Afternoon, part III (posted in reverse order)

Aunt Patty Cake always has fun, graffiti-style greetings on her gifts.


My effort is but a feeble forgery.



Thank you, Santa Army, for letting us have this day.



Wishing a Merry Christmas to

Daughter/Sister/Aunt Awesome.




Crab Family fun for all ages.


Team Wii!


Grandpa and Grandma finding reliable power and moderate climate somewhat appealing.



Charlie wanted a turn with Jack as batting coach. As you can see in the background, Charlie's batting average is pretty dismal.


Some of our Dean and Deluca gourmet treats were enjoyed...sort of a 19th hole for the Wii.



Grandpa Mike finally decided to play a round. What a strange planet in which Jack is the "pro".


The story of this military life is that the Sand Crab's holidays are often shared via telephone. We are just so grateful that he was with some of us this Christmas. (When I remarked that I might have been wallowing in my sad yuletide, my dad noted that he'd have still been here...with the quintessential smart-alec grin and wink).


GMK taking up where Patty Peggy (12/23) and APC/Aunt Patty Trish (12/24) left off!


LLGA smiling. That secondhand vino may be contributory!


Grandpa Mike with Tim.