A break in our snowy weather pattern finally allowed us to traveled to Idaho for a much delayed Christmas celebration. The roads were in good shape and other drivers on the road were taking their time and being cautious also.
The snow made the drive beautiful, especially around
Coeur d' Alene Lake. Even when the skies are gray Beauty Bay is a beauty.
Mom chose to use a smaller tree this year, but the lights and decor made it just as beautiful. First things first. I finally got to sample the traditional treats of 516 w. Cameron Christmas... fruit cake, spritz, popcorn balls, nuts and bolts, and 7-Layer cookies. Next,we had to open our gifts !
Shelby is always excited to see
SVG and Silver Valley Girl loved the pear mincemeat Shelby gave her ( Shelby commissioned me to do the canning).
Annie couldn't contain herself at the thought of having Christmas all over again. It was fun to watch everyone be surprised at their gifts. We were also very excited about the books we opened from Raymond Pert.
JEJ thanked
SVG and was eager to begin studying his gift
Where Jesus Walked, photographed by Ken Duncan.
Mom wanted to make sure it was her turn before she began opening another gift. Mom outdid herself with a delicious dinner. The evening ended with relaxing conversation and plans by my nieces to perform a beauty makeover on
Kiki Aru as the headed out the door for home.
We were greeted with safe roads again today as we headed over Fourth of July Pass toward home.
I caught a gorgeous shot of Blue Creek Bay as we crossed the bridge toward
CdA. Returning home we found a plowed driveway, a frozen door, and five cats eager to see us again. Even though we didn't get five golden rings or seven swans a swimming, it does seem like we have celebrated the twelve days of Christma
s this year.
A break in our snowy weather pattern finally allowed us to traveled to Idaho for a much delayed Christmas celebration. The roads were in good shape and other drivers on the road were taking their time and being cautious also.
The snow made the drive beautiful, especially around Coeur d' Alene Lake. Even when the skies are gray Beauty Bay is a beauty.
Mom chose to use a smaller tree this year, but the lights and decor made it just as beautiful. First things first. I finally got to sample the traditional treats of 516 w. Cameron Christmas... fruit cake, spritz, popcorn balls, nuts and bolts, and 7-Layer cookies. Next,we had to open our gifts !
Shelby is always excited to see SVG and Silver Valley Girl loved the pear mincemeat Shelby gave her ( Shelby commissioned me to do the canning).
Annie couldn't contain herself at the thought of having Christmas all over again. It was fun to watch everyone be surprised at their gifts. We were also very excited about the books we opened from Raymond Pert.
JEJ thanked SVG and was eager to begin studying his gift Where Jesus Walked, photographed by Ken Duncan. 
Mom wanted to make sure it was her turn before she began opening another gift. Mom outdid herself with a delicious dinner. The evening ended with relaxing conversation and plans by my nieces to perform a beauty makeover on Kiki Aru as the headed out the door for home. 
We were greeted with safe roads again today as we headed over Fourth of July Pass toward home.
I caught a gorgeous shot of Blue Creek Bay as we crossed the bridge toward CdA. Returning home we found a plowed driveway, a frozen door, and five cats eager to see us again. Even though we didn't get five golden rings or seven swans a swimming, it does seem like we have celebrated the twelve days of Christmas this year.