Christmas!!

Christmas this year was a wonderful time
With family and friends and feelings sublime.

Janessa and Jordan were honored to be
At a Christmas Eve feast with the Taylor family.

For her mother-in-law, Janessa made her first pecan pie
That was very good-looking but can I say, "SUGAR HIGH!!?"

For his dad, Jordan opted for something as sweet
Dan's favorite: week-old-stale-sugary peeps! (YUCK!)

Jordan's sister, Camille, came all the way here from D.C.
And found the cold, wintry weather not her cup of tea!

But she soon warmed right up, with her silky PJ pants
Sewn by her mom, for which sewing is a sixth sense!

Jordan's sister, Jessica, the last of the brood
Helped her mom wrap the presents and prepare the great food. (like that delicious cranberry jello thing!!!)

Jordan was delighted because all that night,
Jessica happily wore her gift: a knit beanie "done right."

Later that evening, as dessert came by,
Dan let us in on the secret to his great pie:

"I could say they're 'home-MADE,' but that wouldn't be true,"
But saying they're 'home-BAKED' Marie Calendar's does the work for you!

The night ended quietly as Dan thoughtfully told
A sweet Christmas Story of a young shepherd of old.

The next morning, Christmas Day, was equally fun
Though our "wishes for snow" were a bit overdone...

Early that morning, as yummy "ebelskeevers" we ate,
The men of the house had to take a wee break...

Brother-in-law, David and clan were a bit stuck
Well, a 7 foot snow drift is some tough luck!

But no worries with Jordan, Katie, Jade, and Dan
They pulled them out quickly, and to the house they ran.

Soon we snuggled inside and enjoyed watching all
Open presents from Santa, Mom, Dad, and Grandma.

A mess of giftwrap, but what a fun deal
To see little Ava in her pink automobile!

And to top it all off, Janessa really scored
With sweet outfits for Claire that we all adored.

I could go on, but my brain might turn to toast
Which would make it hard to finish up this blog post.

Suffice it to say, Christmas was great, no doubt
Snowed in, eating lots, and fun times hanging out!

I hope you have enjoyed this "Christmas Poem..." I'm totally NOT a poet, but that was fun. Stay tuned for next year-- it's Christmas at my parent's cabin!! Then we'll REALLY be snowed in!!