A Great Feet

A salt dough creation so sweet.

A surprise Christmas gift, what a treat.

Not to be a Scrooge,

But these things are huge!

We got these casts of our kids' feet.

Merry Christmas

Here's a picture of our Christmas tree.

I think it looks really pretty.

But the best gift this year,

You cannot see here.

It's family together 'round the tree.

Artsy Photos

We found this gold Christmas ball,
Where the reflection captured us all.
I think it is sweet,
It came out so neat.
We're slightly distorted and small.

 

Figgy Pudding Christmas

We're at Pioneer Courthouse Square,
For a caroling competition there.
The Downtown was ringing
With holiday singing.
All the singers we got to compare!

 

Family Portrait #3

I think that the winner is clear,
Of my favorite gift of the year.
This artwork is swell,
It captures us well.
My adoration is sincere.

 

Basket O' Puppies

This is not our puppy, let's be clear.
But admit it, he brings Christmas cheer!
I will say this frankly,
He's cute in his blankie.
We just don't need another dog here.

 

Merry Christmas

We had lots of gifts under the tree.
But the best gifts are ones you don't see.
Our family, together,
Safe out of the weather.
This feeling is special to me.

 

Gingerbread Houses

These houses, made of gingerbread.
Their walls with candies we embed.
With icing like glue,
And windows to see through.
Not for eating, we adorn instead.

 

Braille Mugshot.

For Christmas I got this cool gift.
The thought gave my spirits a lift.
Now all are aware,
I don't have to share.
If I do, then I will be miffed!

 

Getting Closer

It is less than one week away.
'Til we celebrate Christmas Day.
Which is good for my sake,
'Cause I do need a break.
Then I'll have 2 weeks off to just play.

Christmas Fruit

After a long and restrained commute.
We got this box of Christmas fruit.
A tradition for years,
Now with a new fruit, pears.
This makes the season absolute!

 

3D Snowflakes

The Season is about to start.
I need a craft for kids to take part.
Not too hard or easy,
And cool, not cheesy.
So here's some 3D snowflake art.

 

Shore Acres

Last night as it got very dark,

We bundled up and did embark.

Their displays of light,

Brighten the night,

At Shore Acres, an Oregon State Park.

Merry Christmas!

This morning we exchanged our gifts,

We took our time, nothing was swift.

Then we lunched as a fam,

With some yummy ham.

This kind of a day does uplift.

Twelfth Day of Christmas

One dozen drummers started drumming,

And I'm sure that the police are coming.

But I have a reprieve,

It is New Year's Eve!

But the noise for my party is numbing.

Eleventh Day of Christmas

I really don't mean to be griping,

But I've had quite enough of this piping!

It gives a good chance,

For the ladies to dance,

I just hope that the lords don't start singing.

Tenth Day of Christmas

I've just been invaded by hordes,

Or at least ten or so leaping lords.

It's not dancing per se,

Like the ladies yesterday.

I just hope they're not from the psych ward.

Ninth Day of Christmas

The nine ladies dancing are here,

And I'm sure that they meant to bring cheer.

While they dance with much grace,

There isn't much space.

And the birds are all running from fear.

Eighth Day of Christmas

I've been gifted an octet of maids.

For milking the cows they are aids.

They'll make a good team,

For gathering cream.

Our desserts will soon get accolades!

Seventh Day of Christmas

Now what am I to do with these swans?

There seem to be some pros and cons. 

While they may be cute,

They're certainly not mute. 

And they're pooping all over my lawn.