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<\/a><\/p>\nAt last, it finally happened. I had all three of my grandchildren in the same place at the same time wearing their matching outfits. Getting a group shot that includes a 9 month-old baby is dicey at best, but the two older children were very cooperative and patient. Maybe that whole Elf Watch threat still hangs over their heads.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Alastair in Glenn suit with his paternal grandmother, Oma, after church<\/p><\/div>\n
The details of each outfit are in previous posts, but in summary the plaid is Viyella, the button-on bibs are a linen blend, the pattern for the boys\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 suit is Glenn<\/em> by Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Corner and Laurel\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s dress is an extended yoke pattern. The embroidery designs are all from Bernina\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Current Critters Continued<\/em> collection.<\/p>\n The festivities began at a Christmas Eve open house at the lovely home of Alastair’s Great-Uncle Doug and Great Auntie Jeannette,who is a fabulous cook.<\/p>\n The food was beautiful and delicious. The family was happy to meet for the first time a shy new bride from the Philippines and a charming new fianc\u00c3\u00a9 from San Diego.<\/p>\n Alastair wore his smocked Ho!Ho!Ho! suit and took more than his share of the attention.<\/p>\n practicing his new wave with Great Aunt Helen<\/p><\/div>\n Christmas Day was hosted by my daughter and son-in-law at their home. With Harvey\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s family as well as Rebecca’s, there were 21 people in attendance throughout the day.<\/p>\n Alastair loves his Auntie Jeannette<\/p><\/div>\n Rebecca and Harvey\u00c2\u00a0served a brunch that included mini quiches, cinnamon buns, bagels, cream cheese, homemade strawberry jam, fresh strawberries, orange juice, homemade cheese cake, coffee, apple and cherry pie.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The top two shelves of the cupcake tree await the cinnamon buns still in the oven.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Dinner was equally bountiful with contributions from family members.\u00c2\u00a0 Honey baked ham, green bean casserole, macaroni and cheese and Miss Ruby’s special lime jello were just some of the treats.<\/p>\n Miss Ruby, enjoying her 88th Christmas<\/p><\/div>\n All things considered, it was a glorious Christmas and a joyful first for Alastair and his family.<\/p>\n I hope you all were with family and\/or friends and celebrated the day with joy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" At last, it finally happened. I had all three of my grandchildren in the same place at the same time wearing their matching outfits. Getting a group shot that includes a 9 month-old baby is dicey at best, but … Continue reading <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>