Tough report card for me for 2017. At least he left 2018 open for improvement.

Elias and I had some conflict this morning. I just found a voluntary Parent Evaluation Form. 

Back side narrative:

Merry Christmas, and Holiday Wishes for Fantastic Stuff

Elias' Letter to Santa

Dear Santa,

I am not asking for very much this year.  But if you see something you think I would really like please get it for me.  I REALLY like funny stuff, fun stuff, and fantastic stuff.

(PS - the list is on the other side)

Christmas Tree Decorating

Nice evening going over old and newer ornaments, most all of which have some kind of story or special person behind them.   And we enjoyed having the boys 'DJ' Christmas music with the 80-100 year old 78 rpm records on the old Victrola phonograph.

Lots of laughs from the kids when they found Yori Yorgesson' rendition of Yingle Bells - posted by another nostalgic nerd on Youtube:

Christmas Tree Cutting

Near the Clearwater River this past Saturday...