A little crisis had occurred before we arrived and Anna had run away. We were greeted warmly by everyone else, including their new dog that they found, Bruce. He's a big dog but he's very gentle.
James H. and Bruce
James and Molly seemed especially happy to see us. The kids opened their gifts from us and from Lois and Dawn. Emmy and Molly especially liked the Barbie dolls with the fancy dresses that Lois sent. Molly put a Barbiedress on Emmy's Lalaloopsy doll, Bea Spellsalot. Molly took me upstairs to show me her and Emmy's room and Anna's. Still no Anna. Emmy wanted me to go outside and play tetherball with her. I deferred to James.
James won, but only because he was taller than Emmy.
He paid for it afterwards.
Bruce and James Hayden.
The back end of Penny.
My she has grown!
James and Penny.
Molly showed me how she could pump herself on the swings. She is very entertaining.
Emmy got a bow and arrow for Christmas again this year. We got her one last year. Here she is with Grandpa practicing.
Checking the Target
Tricia went out looking for Anna and found her but Anna would not get out of the car. I finally went out talk to her and give her Christmas presents to her. She did come over and give me a hug.
We had lunch, a delicious taco soup, and after visiting for only two hours, we were on our way home. We stopped in Silver City for gas, a potty break, chocolate and a drink. We were home a little after 7pm after traveling almost 800 miles.
It felt good to be home. We unloaded the car and watched a Christmas movie before going to bed. Oh yes, and for dinner James made us grilled ham and cheese sandwiches.
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