The boys were a little squirrelly and thought it would be fun to make each other fly. Surprisingly no one got hurt! (The camera was out in the car and was a little frosty but you can still see that Peter is in the air while Jamison is launching him). 
The time at Grandma's was full of poker! And Grandpa had real poker chips, no legos or GoGos! 
Jamison was introduced to Chess. He said that he wanted to learn, sadly I had to learn first. Man...there is a lot of of stuff to remember. Pat found an online tutorial for him to play. I better practice too, I have a feeling that he is going to beat me every time. 
Back home it was time for our second "red-neck" christmas tree cutting. This year's choice was a little, for lack of a better word, rustic. Lets just say it will give Charlie Brown's christmas tree a run for the money. To add insult to injury, Pat took out the chain saw. Nothing says "happy holidays" more than the sound of the chain saw and the smell of gasoline. Let's just say I was able to trim the base of the tree with a hand saw faster than pat was able to get chain saw started. 
I tried to get a nice picture of the boys in front of the tree but we were loosing light and the boys were not cooperative. I got a nice one of Peter. 
Jamison was acting weird. 
Then Peter tried to make Jamison smile, that went over well. I will have to get the christmas card photo at a later date. After Pat's fancy birthday dinner (at Culvers) we decorated the tree. I am happy to have to helpers! 
They were careful and respectful of all the ornaments. None were broken, yet.
I had to rearrange a couple.....I think 3 ornaments in a 3inch section of 1 branch is a little too many. 
The tree turned out pretty good, a little wild but nice. I think we are going to start planting trees in the woods to cut. I think the remaining three pines in the front yard are too big.
The holiday fun has started with a package from friends from Germany! Heike's mom and dad, Christine and Lutz, sent a package! Inside was a fun challenging game of Triominos (triangle dominos). We like our games around here! 
There was also a stollen which we shared with Gma and Gpa Van when they came down for another holiday meal and the packer game! Thank you Lutz and Christine!!!!! (the packers lost btw...a very sad loss.) 
With the up-up stairs complete we are able to have another tree up there adorned with all of the StarWars ornaments and remaining balls. Nothing says happy holidays more than the Death Star, Tie-Fighter, R2D2 and Darth Vadar! This tree came from a box and is flame retardant....Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
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