Christmas, part 2

On to the family presents! First, the distribution:

Legos! Sebastian probably received 6-7 sets of Legos. It's caused him some consternation: it'll take days to build them all! But as of today, he's already finished three of them, including a 350-piece helicopter.

 The children picked out new ties for Steve - a blue striped one, and a red one with mini Santas.

  

My Christmas present from the children turned out to be a beautiful necklace - silver, with silver beads. It's beautiful. I love the proud/expectant looks on their faces in the picture below.

New Anna and Elsa tshirt for Liesl.  She put it on right away, and only took it off when there was a different Anna tshirt to put on.

 New earrings for Popo.

 Our present to Grandpa: new baking pans and a muffin tin!

Popo's present: a purple umbrella!

 

 Popo bought some very fancy pink sparkly mary-jane sandals for Liesl....

 Steve's present from my parents: a gift certificate to Cacao!

 Sebastian created a calendar at school to give to us - each of the 12 months got its own illustration.

 

 And then the unveiling of the annual Avery/Raab calendar!

  

Leg of lamb, roasted butternut squash, lemony brussels sprouts, wild rice with chanterelle mushrooms, kale - apple - coconut salad, cranberry sauce. And an almond cake for dessert, with creme fraiche and raspberry jam.