Christmas Eve at the Shack

Mikko wanted to eat Carrie's Santa Hat

Tuckered out from our long trip North

Damon tried to get some rest after our drive from hell. I told him that he looked like a college student with his beer and ipod in the bunkbed.

The kids made this great Gingerbread House.


Mikko and Daddy in his beaver hat - a Northwoods Staple to your wardrobe.

David trying to sneak some candy during the Gingerbread House construction.

We scattered food for the reindeer.

Greta and David both dumped theirs in one spot.

The kids made a platter of cookies for Santa.

My one request was for Charles to read "The Night Before Christmas".

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We arrived at the Shack at about 5:30am. on Christmas Eve. We had a horrible drive north. We were so happy to have made it safe and sound. We were greeted by Grandpa in a robe and red stocking cap. We could tell he had been pacing the shack for many hours and felt bad to make him worry. The kids were GREAT the whole way though. My "Westfork Literary" selection was a description of our ride, I'll post it someday after Shirley types it up for me.

We spent the day (after taking a nap) playing outside, making Gingerbread Houses, and anticipating Santa's arrival. The kids all went to bed very well so Santa could do his magic work!