Elizabeth was delighted with her gift

. . . and I'll bet you didn't think this is what she would be delighted about:

She has been a Spiderman fan(atic) for years and this year she asked for a Spiderman action figure and I figured I'd better give in before she's too old.  So my ten year old daughter received a Spiderman action figure.  It talks and shoots things too.  In addition to other gifts, she also received two Spiderman comic books/graphic novels.

The children received more books, things to make, and outdoor items than in the past.  They were pretty happy with the gifts they opened.

My favorite intangible gift was a two hour chat with Kevin who is on his mission in Brazil.  He looked great and had a little trouble with his English. :-)

Our dinner was delicious:

Salad of Winter Fruits with Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette

Slow Cooked Ham

Buttered Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Warm Cinnamon Apples

  Fluffy Raspberry Fruit Salad

Hot Rolls

Butter

 

Cherry Pie

Dutch Apple Pie

Whipped Cream