2020 Christmas Tree

Like most everything, getting the Christmas tree was a bit strange this year.  It was almost 60 degrees outside which means no snow, boots, or snow clothing.  The walk from the van to the trees was very easy and fast.  Mike took this lovely picture of Becca, Mary and me as we made our way out the field.

Daddy, I want that one!

Becca makes her choice.

Dad starts the cutting.

Mary gets the first turn at cutting after Dad.

Then Cecilica.

Followed by George.

Next was Patrick.

With Becca doing the final cut.

The kind people at Grady's even brought out the wagon for us to get back.

It was Cecilia's turn to put the angel on top.  She was very excited to get up on Dad's shoulders.

Now we have the photo shoot of all the kids and the dog in front of the tree.

As George got more goofy Patrick got more grumpy.

And last but not least, the tree stands alone.

We continue to be healthy but are starting to grade on each other's nerves...a lot.  The girls have 4 days of e-learning left before break and the boys are finished on Dec. 22nd.   We don't know if we'll get to see any of you over the holidays but we will be praying for you and thinking of you.  

Thanksgiving 2020

Like everything else this year, Thanksgiving was a little different this year.  Becca had to take a picture of her eating fruit and I liked it.

There was some dog-thing on Facebook and this is the pose Tilly gave me.

And then gave George some kisses.

George and me, his second favorite girl.

My siblings and I were texting about what we were having for dinner so I took some pictures.  These 3 loaves of bread were gone from Saturday.

The turkey rested before it was carved.  It was so juicy, the meat just fell off the bone.

Mashed potatoes and gravy finishing up.

The family is ready to eat.  I look Mike in the back ground.

My beautiful plate full of food.  It was empty in under 10 minutes.

We kept the Hatton tradition alive and made the kids do the dishes.  Here they are lined up to dry.

My only real contribution was the pies.  The cherry was a little under baked which made it delicious!

After dinner, the dish washing machine decided it had had enough.  It seems the mother board over heated and some stuff melted.  We bought a new one on Saturday.

Becca received another birthday present over the week.  2 Hamilton themed t-shirts made by Erin Katricak at E & S Creative.

 

Our town has added a new feature.  Here is Lincoln and the Common Man who is now wearing a Santa hat.

We have a lot to be thankful for this year.  We are all healthy, the kids are getting a education, and we are surrounded by friends and family who love and respect us.  We are thankful for all of you.