Is there any room at the inn?
One of the Christmas presents from Uncle Nic was an extremely complicated Lego set for Dan-dan. Unfortunately, putting it together was a bit beyond his abilities quite yet. Gabi, on the other hand, had no trouble getting it put together over a three day period of time. Cool stuff!
What's that yellow cloud on the left?
Market Time!
A Present for Camilla
Last Fall, we nearly lost my mother. She was admitted to a hospital, coded, received bad cardiac tests, was repeatedly given insulin despite clear evidence that her body couldn’t handle it and generally was ill-served by the medical community. The only voice of reason came from my brother, Nic, the former family physician-turned-biophysics-researcher. Mom might have survived the ill treatment of the doctors without him, but I sure wouldn’t want to gamble on it. I decided that in light of this experience, I would gently nudge one or more of my offspring into the family business: medicine.
The original thought had been a signup sheet outside my office door, “Who is going to be the doctor this week?” This failed when I presented it at dinner and asked who was going to be the first on the signup sheet and three of them raised their hands (Veronica didn’t since she’s not raising hands yet). I decided not to be so subtle.
Is Dr. Camilla Observing Sterile Technique Here?
Hence, a game of Operation for Camilla at Christmas! Realistic medical facts and situations, like surgically removing a bird from somewhere around the brain. The gentle art of extracting a rubberband leg bone without touching the electrically sensitive edges of the opening. Just the thing!
Don’t laugh too hard now. It just might work!
Sofia and Camilla Modeling the Current Princess Fashions
Dan-dan and Calvin with a Rocket Launcher. Great Gift, Aunt Cally!
Buzz Steussy Arrives. Note the License Plate!
Mohammad, David, Bonnie, Chris and Linda
Both of them are about one minute long.
8am. Time to Cook the Bird!
The 19 lbs turkey is in the oven, fully stuffed with Gabi’s cranberry-apple stuffing.
Monday, December 28 will be our Holiday Feast. In many ways, it will be similar to our Thanksgiving celebration. Turkey, stuffing, numerous side dishes. Dang, it will be good! (more…)
Sorry not to post more. We’re still winding down from Christmas. Giant dinosaurs, fighting robots, games, books … We’ll be back on an even keel sometime before New Years’.
The First Gift of Christmas
Aaron Carefully Examines the Train
It took until 1:30pm, but with final shopping, cleaning and picking up done, we are ready to open our one gift on Christmas Eve. It’s a train set (courtesy of Aunt Cally and Santa). A major hit!
The Temecula Steussy's Wish You Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas! Boldog Karácsonyt!
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Camilla's Stocking from Grandma Gene
I got this from Grandma Gene while I was in Indianapolis. A mostly complete stocking for Camilla, hand stitched by Gene! It was two years in the making. Gabi says she’ll complete it, maybe even for this Christmas.
Thanks, Grandma Gene!
March Field, CA
