Joyeux Noël

After finally falling into bed this morning
around 3 a.m. I was not about to arise
early;  Alec had a different plan--- turning
on the lights in the bedroom, opening the
room darkening drapes, yelling Merry
Christmas.  Okay, it was 10:30 a.m. but still
way too early.

In keeping with the Prashaw tradition, Alec
had to do a few chores before setting his
eyes on our Christmas "bush,"  Alec's name
for the smallest Christmas tree he has ever
seen.

It's Christmas, do I have to make
my bed?

Grinding my mom's coffee;
why can't she be normal and drink
already ground coffee?

                         

After a few more chores the festivities began.

the director of the gift opening
or as Alec would say,
my oh so
not normal mother

 Everyone knows that mothers rule, eh?

Santa's note is almost bigger than
our Christmas "bush"

Aunt Cathy has good taste in teams!

Alec's grandma sends new clothes   

Alec refused to pose in his new socks

 (dark, the French don't wear white socks)

and boxers.

Santa again left a note detailing where Alec was to find his gift; 

 the search begins.

        

 door opening into the courtyard

 
Piper aids in the search.

  

back inside with a red, remote control car
Piper loves this car!

Alec and Jeff will be busy with the
Prussian Army (good thinking Jude)
the soldiers in front are Alec's gift to Jeff

And thank you Alec for my lovely, grey escharpe....très belle.

Jeff is already back in bed for his first nap.  

Alec is reading various books he received;

Canadian Forces in WWII from Susan and

Le petit livre des gros mots from Rachel

 (thank you Rachel!)   Piper is exhausted  

from gnawing on her huge, Christmas bone

and I am about to start reading my

 Christmas book from Rachel;

A Year in The Merde!

Joyeux Noël, Happy Holidays to all.  We are most

grateful for our family and friends on this day;  you

are truly are greatest gifts.