3Fs- Fabulous Family Fun

What a  3F's, we had

FABULOUS FAMILY FUN

We are finally back home.

Let me just take a moment and share a

FAMILY PORTRAIT LIVE

{pink}

of all that wonderful memories we all have.

From the first moments of arrival, FINALLY.

It was a 32 hours trip. 

We were off and having a blast, with quite a few laughs. 

With the fresh first big snow of DENVER.

A family SNOWMAN building was in the cards. 

Then it was off for the big 

80Th Birthday Celebration. 

{p.s.  we were a hit, with our ODE to BOB}

After a big evening of wonderful food and celebration.

A morning of activities was underway.

Nothing like hitting the rink for a lap or two.

Me.... I was in charge of Hot Chocolate and taking a picture or two. 

While Christmas Eve dinner was underway in the kitchen.

The kids old and young, all took to the 

DENVER BOTANICAL GARDENS

for a brisk chilly walk through their wonderful light show. 

And how could you not end the evening with a visit from

GRANDPA BOB CLAUS

and a visit for his GRAND KIDS.

Then, after opening gift,  Christmas Day Dinner got underway.

GRAND MA JONI  was not one to let us just sit around.

She always has a game or bag of tricks up her sleeve for after our tummies were full.

DISTANCE MARSHMALLOW SHOOTER

Can you believe it?  

As I  was one in the kitchen doing the dishes I heard all the commotion from the other room

My Scooter was the winner.  He shoot his marshmallow clear out the front door and half way down the sidewalk.   But, then I already knew he was FULL of HOT AIR. 

Note:  I swear we were doing dishes like, forever. 

 22 people can produce a lot of glasses.

I finally cut the kids off from getting a new one each time they wanted a drink, about 9 o'clock. 

 I estimate that we cleaned well over 122 glasses alone that evening.  

As you can imagine.....yes....

THE SUNDANCE KID

was a big hit.

The colors of my 80 circles were DENVER perfect too.

And yes.....my favorite niece Avery and I found a little hookie time too. 

I was amazed at just how much she remembered from last Turkey Day. 

Did I mention,  Joni always has something up her sleeve to keep us busy.  

There's no lolly-gagging around here.

Before, we could have dinner.  It was

ORNAMENT PAINTING TIME

She had set up a canvas with a TREE to paint.

and you didn't get your dinner 

until upon that tree an ORNAMENT you did paint. 

Our time was also filled with  a 

CHRISTMAS CAROL 

or two.

With Avery on the IVORIES and the other KATE on the Strings.

I was amazed at their music talent, which made my heart sing. 

Of course, the evening could not end with out a  little story-telling 

from good old UNCLE JACK.  He's my dad's old brother 

and for a perfect memory he does not lack.  

As the kids gathered around he told from his heart 

the good old story about SAM MCGHEE

We were simply amazed that he did not miss a word or a bet 

and not with a sheet paper once did he cheat. 

So, as you can see a 

3 F's 

was had by all.

The memories of classics moments will be with us forever.

It was so nice to see this 

FABULOUS FAMILY FUN

to be had by all. 

And as you can see, I'm not the only one

with a crazy imagination and a good heart-ed soul.

So, that's it at this wee little peek into our family fun.

And this I can promise you, I will be spending the rest of the week.

Popping by to have a quick peek into just what you all have been up to. 

I have missed you all so, while we were away.

I can't for a moment wait, till the New Year begins.

But first,.......it's time....for.....

Some Laundry

Groceries Shopping

Picking up the Mail

Wrapping a few more gift for here

and of course

a little

QUIET HOOKIE TIME in MY CHAIR

   Note:   If you want to see any of the collages bigger just click on it