Christmas 2009

On December 27, 2009, Mark & Pam and their children and grandchildren all gathered in Macungie for our Family Christmas Celebration.

It's no professional photo, but here are the proud grandparents and their kids.

Mark (holding Gus and Harper), Lily, Oskar, Ivy (holding Little G.), Jailynn, Pam (holding Cheyenne)

Here are the kids, minus Grandma & Grandpa

Harper, Lily, Gus, Oskar, Ivy, Gilberto, Jailynn, Cheyenne

There were lots of presents to share, as each of the kids received a Treasure Bag as well as gifts from their aunts and uncles.

Max and Gus, surrounded by the kids.

It was fun to watch one generation help another and enjoy the magic of Christmas.

Dan holding Harper, Fairy Cheyenne, Emily, and Gilberto

Ivy did a great job as the biggest kid, helping the younger ones.

Jailynn, Gilberto, Ivy, Lily, Gus

The elf hat in the background reminds Max and Sally to be NICE!

Max, Sally

Sometimes it's best just to stand back and observe.

Darion

There's nothing like a boy and his loving aunt.

Oskar and Emily

Christmas Cuteness

Harper

A Turtle!

Gus just loved his very own turtle -- and he learned to say it!

When it comes to smiles, Ivy can light up a room!

Jailynn, Gilberto, Ivy

When you need help, it's good to have an uncle handy!

Dave, Cheyenne

Nice to be home for Christmas.

Gilberto and Sally

Father and Daughter...

Jailynn and Gilberto

Brother and Sister...

Jailynn and Little G.

Watch out for that Magic Wand!

Dan, Harper, and Crystal

Anyone need some Fairy Dust?

Fairy Princess Cheyenne

Time for a Jam Session!

David, Max, and Oskar

The best six dollars we ever spent -- the Car Garage!

Cheyenne, Oskar, Gus, Little G.

We all had a wonderful time; and the kids played peacefully all day long. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a "See you next year!"

Infecting the Next Generation

Uncle Max shares his musical nature with the little ones.

Oskar plays the part of the critic who would rather watch a movie.

Harper (pink), Gus (white), and Cheyenne (denim) set the beat.

A Visit From the Uncles!

Christmas lasted longer than usual this year! The Atlanta Forstaters arrived in town on December 16, and on Friday, December 18, we had a visit from Uncle Jeff and Uncle Ted. It was great to have a chance for the whole gang to gather for dinner. An unexpected snowstorm extended their stay, and we were able to visit until lunchtime on Sunday. Here are some pictures that capture the moments.

Get Ready...

Get Set....

SMILE!!!

Dinner on Friday included lasagna, and the kids were happy with that!

Gus & Oskar, Megan, Cheyenne & Harper

Crystal, Harper, Cheyenne, & Megan (Crystal's niece), Dan

Lauren, Gus, Oskar, Max, Megan, Cheyenne, Harper

Lauren, Gus, and Oskar

Darion, Crystal, Emily

Grandma and Cheyenne share some dinner.

Gus, Oskar, Max, David, Darion

Max with the two "Littles," Harper & Gus

Cheyenne and her Papa

Grandma and her littlest angels. Harper and Gus

What a nice armload!

Crystal, Dan, and Harper -- eating a snowball for dessert.

This sure is tasty snow!

Cheyenne is ready to go and play.

Tangrams: The Red Team - Cheyenne & Lauren

Tangrams: The Blue Team - Crystal & Harper -- What flavor is "blue?"

There's something fishy about these glasses...

Grandma's Great Book Giveaway -- passing down the kids' books

Oskar thinks candy canes are the best ornaments!

Gus says the tree is PRETTY!

And there's nothing like a camel ride to set the mood for Christmas!

Merry Christmas to All!

Daniel, Crystal & Harper, Jeff, Pam, Ted, Mark & Oskar

Max, Cheyenne, Lauren & Gus