I picked up Carson and Avery after school. I was showing Carson some pictures I took of him at his basketball game. Charlie, under the table, laid his head on my lap – again, he won’t be left out.

Later that evening, a fierce game of basketball at St John the Evangelist.

Avery passing to Christian:

Sophia is on the 7/8th grade team.

She shoots, she scores!

Thais took Avery to a volleyball tournament in San Mateo, while Lenin took care of Sophia’s volleyball and Carson’s basketball.

In the afternoon, we all went to Chris and Macee’s for a taco lunch. Chris II is the son of Phyl’s younger son (Chris I). Chris II and Macee, Greg and Karen, Phyl and Dave, (in the foreground) Murphy and Chris III:

Phyl’s older son, Greg, and wife Karen moved to Deer Lodge about a year ago. They live in town and have a beautifully decorated home, especially for the holidays.

Montana where it’s considerably colder than what I’m used to. It’s the one time per year that I get to wear my warmest outer wear.

I will be at Dave and Phyl’s in Deer Lodge until after the new year.

Justin and Jennifer, Thais and family came over for brunch on Christmas Day. I made Bear Claws:

Always a request from the grandkids is Justin’s home-grown sausage and bacon and Thais makes the best creamy scrambled eggs. Then there were more presents to open. A very good day all around.

at Leah and Jeff’s. Jeff make the best prime rib. The best.

I learned from Cameron, Lauren, and Sophia that this is the latest “look” for photos on TikTok:

Avery, Carson, Jeffery:

#1 on Carson’s list was a frog:

After a haircut but before a bike ride, I had a few hours to spend with Sophia Avery and Carson (aka SAC on my calendar). Sophia and Avery were on their devices, Carson blew up a whoopee cushion, and Charlie stared me down. After a few minutes, Carson said, “Grandma, close your eyes, stand up … ok, now sit down.” Like I didn’t know what was going to happen – lol – that boy is entertaining!

Three rousing games of Chutes and Ladders:

This morning I went to the daytime presentation at St Ignatius. Avery’s class sang with their 2nd grade buddies.

Carson’s 1st grade sang with their 7th grade buddies:

Sophia’s 8th grade class sang with their 1st grade buddies:

Just before the evening performance: