The annual trip to Mangelsens for 2018 tree ornaments starts with the ceremonial browsing the miniature village displays- “SNOOPY!”
Des exploring the dark side with The Nightmare Before Christmas set
Ella: zero fear, as if, “Man, get a load of this guy!”
Playing with great grandma Jan’s original Fisher Price record player, nothing like that modern knock-off at home
Thankful for her new stocking, the family set is now complete!
Naps with Margaret
A young artist, still waking up
Desmond caught playing after bed time, with what turned out to be the stereotypical toy when doing so…
(clothes hanger)
Eleanor starts every reading time by declaring her choice- does she want a story with Margaret or Dr. Anna? It is merely implied that of course the book is the collection of Daniel Tiger stories.
They’re clearly plotting something, and require the Max’ assistance
Eleanor’s first egg sandwich, and she’s eating it as a sandwich! (as opposed to grilled cheese, where she eats via later- pinching off the top layer of bread, followed by pinching and eating all the cheese off, then…)
“Footsie pajamas!” (her absolute favorite)
Des giving it a spin during the world’s longest game of Chutes & Ladders
Running the halls of Eppley airport on the way to meet dad
Arrival hit around the lunch hour, so you know, picnic lunch at the airport
The welcoming committee really did it up this time
Another 18 holes at the puzzle course
It’s kinda surprising how often this is Des’ sleeping position
An annual tradition, the kids and cousins visit pa’s union hall to visit Santa
Hugs!
Contemplative Ella
She’s pro-hug, but only up until 4-5 seconds…
Desmond asking Santa for a remote-control dinosaur (?), he’s a little less shy this year
This did not last long
Ok, cookie. That’s better
Eleanor, fond of all creatures of significant size, offers a giant hug to giant inflated polar bear
On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… two stuffies in a huge tree
Eleanor laying down in the bathtub, or as she calls it, “swimming”
