We had a wonderful Christmas in Aberdeen! This is how the day started - with Duncan and Ewan awake at 6am and looking at all the presents under the little tree.
Duncan had put out a mince pie for Santa and some rice for the reindeer on Christmas Eve (which they ate of course), so now when Duncan sees pictures of reindeer, he says "eat rice." Yes, Santa's reindeer eat rice.
We started out the morning opening presents and eating cinnamon rolls and eggy-bread (also known as French toast) and drinking coffee. Yum.
Ewan opening his present with the help of James.
Poor James was supposed to catch a flight back to America for Christmas to be with his family, but because of the weather and all the cancellations and delays, he got stuck in Aberdeen. Although I'm sure he would have rather been home, we were glad he spent Christmas with us!
Duncan had been waiting so long (like days) to open the presents under the tree, so he was super excited to finally get the "yes!" from us.
Before nap/lunch time, we went outside for a walk and some sledging while Joe cooked a turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, and stuffing. Ewan and Liz are going down the hill while Duncan and Amie wait their turn.
Hold on Ewan! Hold on Liz!
This was Duncan's attempt to make a snow angle. He obviously didn't know what he was supposed to do, but he's making a good effort.
Ewan loves being outside. Even when it's so cold that his little nose turns all red!
Duncan has been loving playing in the snow - at least until his fingers get too cold and hurt!
Bye for now! We're off for more sledging!
