Christmas - 2019

Contents: Christmas preparations... 22DEC19 w/Rich, Jill, Tyler, Sox... 24DEC19 w/Haley, Easton, Willow, Lulu... 25DEC19 w/Penny & Lucy... 25DEC19 w/Pam & Tom... 29DEC19 w/Pam & Edward... 04JAN20 w/Faydra & Ari... Our "Christmas Letter" on Rusl's website: http://russellrazholder.com/eventpics/2019/191225Christmas/191225_xmas_191108_letter_linked.php ... shopping began daaaaays in advance... ... of course there was the shopping online... ... and shopping locally for stocking stuffers... ... cooking preparation also began daaaaays in advance... ... there was a PARTIAL repeat of last year's preparations... (click here to recall) ... starting with retrieving cookie jars and warshing them - not this year... ... getting out cooking implements and getting supplies... ... and of course making good and strong coffee... ... then... ... there is making the "snowflake" Christmas tree ornaments... view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder ... and Rocky Road to make... ... and fudge and fudge w/walnuts (not this year) to make... view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder ... and peanut butter cookies... - not this year... ... and chocolate chip cookies... - not this year... ... and oatmeal and raisin cookies... - not this year... ... and oatmeal and cranberry cookies... - not this year... ... and sandies... - not this year... ... and divinity... - not this year... ... some in "cookie tins"... - not this year... ... and the rest in the cookie jars... - not this year... ... and carrot pudding... ... and mince meat pie... view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder ... a few shots of the decorations... view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder ... 22DEC19/Sunda: Rich, Jill, Tyler & Sox... ... sour bread bowl spinich dip tray, cheese & fruit tray and meat & cheese tray, various breads, chips, carrot pudding w/Philladelphia cream cheese... view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder ... Pyrex glassware for Jill, TireTek TXL-Pro Heavy Duty Tire Pressure Inflator Gauge with Lock On Chuck Free Bonus Quick-Connect air Hose Plug for Richard... ... ... ... Natural Hooded Coat with Celtic Knot with Zip for Babydoll, a grow-your-own staff for Rusl... ... ... ... Gold Metal Trumpet Ornament for Tyler, Red And White Electric Guitar Ornament for Jack... ... ... ... Gray 15 pound weighted blanket w/cover for Jack, 15 pound weighted blanket w/cover, also gray, for Tyler... ... ... ... ... ... Penny & Lucy waiting for Santa... view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder ... 24DEC19/Tuesday: Haley, Easton, Willow & Lulu... ... Prime rib, sweet potatos, scalloped potatos, carrots, broccoli, rolls, champagne, peach cider, pumpkin pie, mince meat pie... view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder ... dinner's done... time to open... view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder ... for Willow, The Singing Peek-A-Boo Pachyderm for Lulu... ... ... ... do your ears hang low... view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder ... spooooky eyes... view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder ... Dr Seuss Christmas Grinch Plush & Dr Seuss Christmas Puppy Plush for Willow & Lulu... ... ... ... Raley's 18-wheeler for Easton... view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder ... also for Easton, black OtterBox SYMMETRY SERIES Case for iPhone 8 & iPhone 7, Brown Round Wood Tray for Haley... ... ... ... M$Office for Babydoll, iron for Raz... ... ... ... Penny & Lucy watching... view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder ... 25DEC19/Wednesday: Penny & Lucy photo shoot... view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder ... Penny & Lucy check out their stockings... view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder ... Babydoll & Raz check out their stockings... view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder view full size image click here ... photograph by Russell Holder ..."Rest Ye and Thankful Be" engraged oak for Pam&Tom, HarryAndDavidFruitBasket for Rusl & Sharon... ... and came across this cast iron stag wine bottle holder for dad, dad missed it, perhaps next year for some wine coniseurs... ... ... ... ... 29DEC19/Sunxay: Pam & Edward... ... crock pot & scented candle for Pam, Hanes Men's Waffle Knit Thermal Crew Neck Long Sleeve T-Shirt FreshIQ X-Temp Technology & Organic Cotton for Edward... ... Birthdays & Celebrations plaque, slipper sox and much more for Sharon, case of Moxi and much more for Razz... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 04JAN20/Saturday: Faydra & Ari... ... Warm blanket and a scented candle for Faydra, black Full Grain Leather Belt w/brass CHEVY belt buckle for Ari... ... Warm blanket and Jewelry & jewelry dish for Sharon, warm blanket and Sylvester Stalone "Rocky" UnderArmor sleveless hoodie ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...