Michael Roebuck's Family Christmas 2001

Christmas starts early here for us.  Christmas Eve, we have available family members over for the day and we all exchange presents.  Grandma Murphy always cooks enough food for the entire block and we eat very well.  Next year she stated Carrie and I were cooking.  Looks like we'll be ordering pizza.

Grandpa Eric always calls us and reads "Night Before Christmas" as well which is really quite exciting.  The kids huddle by the speakerphone while reading along.  After Church, the kids spread reindeer dust that Grandpa Eric creates to attract Santa's reindeer thereby assuring themselves of a good haul.  After the kids are put to sleep, we all sigh a breath of relief.  Now I understand my own parents much better.

Grandma and Grandpa Murphy stay over so they can watch the kids open stockings on Christmas day.  Christmas Day the kids open presents from us as well.  Then they go visit their Dad and do everything over again.  Carrie and I then call everyone to ensure the rest of our siblings enjoyed a good Christmas haul as well.  Then Carrie and I play with the kids toys without interuption and clean the house.  Finally, peace and quiet.  Even baby Malcolm seems to amuse himself quietly driving around the living room in his new car (backwards.  He can't push himself forward yet.)  This year we went all out and treated ourselves and went to the truck stop for dinner.  The steak was good but we don't recommend the shrimp.

Well, by now hopefully most of the below pictures have loaded.  Enjoy yourselves looking at them.  The kids are really getting big.  Looking forward to seeing most of you in May on our "East Coast America Tour"  Have a great New Year!

Santa is coming.  Must brush my teeth!

Can't forget my back ones!

I have to spit now.

Lookee what I got!

Hmmm.  What can I get into next.....

Hello.  I'm just looking for my drink...

Go Away!  I haven't done my hair yet.

Nathan & Toni at Church pagent.  They are on the left.

Got me a new car!  Anyone want to go for a ride?

Zoom, Zoom!  Look out, here I come!

No Grandma, I don't like Metallica.

I said, NO Metallica!  Do you have any Brittany Spears?

What's this thing for?

You want me to sit on what??

I get it.  This is fun!!  Weeee.  Giddy Up Silver

Mine!  You can't have any.

Grandma gets a present from the Grinch.  What, an empty bag???  Hee-Hee

Just what I wanted!  Now I can sing even more.

Grandpa Eric reading "Night Before Christmas" through the speakerphone.

Aunt Sheryl gets a new purse!

Aunt Sheryl getting the coveted "Christmas Brick" to have and to hold, until next year.
Grandpa Murphy and Toni look on wishing they had received the treasured rock.

Aunt Sheryl not escaping the Grinch, receives a can of soup and other treasures no-one else wanted.

Did someone say Reindeer dust?  Let's Go!  Hurry!

OK.  One more picture.  "CHEESE"  Now.  C'mon daddy!  Before we miss Santa!

Grandpa Eric sends Reindeer dust.  This magic potion contains food for the Reindeer to eat and glitter
to catch their attention.  This way, Santa stays longer!

A sprinkle here, A sprinkle there.  A sprinkle everywhere!

I gettin' ready for bed!  Santa is coming!!

....And I put some over there too!  Is he here yet??  Huh, Huh, Dad?  Is he here yet???

Toni practicing here singing for the grand recital.

Grandma singing back-up.

Aunt Sheryl joins in as back-up.  Toni explains the solar system and the meaning of life.

CHRISTMAS MORNING!!!!

Toni, half asleep, shows everyone here new underwear while Laura, in the background,
decides who to spray with Silly String.

Laura playing with toys, Nathan digging deeper and Grandma trying to get a closer look.

Merry Christmas Pooky.  Now get me more coffee.  NOW!

Look at these!  I'm an extra for "Staying Alive."  She'll never get lost in the mall wearing these!

Nathan loves Harry Potter.

A Play House! Now I don't have to spread blankets over all the living room furniture!

More Harry Potter!  THANKS!!

Toni, now waking up a bit more. Thank you Aunt Jane & Uncle Clint!

Nathan loving the "Schoolhouse Rock" video set.  Toni wasn't too excited about educational videos.

An American Girl!  Just what I wanted!

SIM software and the Titanic.  My Christmas is complete!  Thank you Granny Susan & Grandpa Eric!

A Jet Spa!  I love baths.  Now Daddy will have to watch baby Malcolm while I relax.

Presents, Presents and more presents.  Thanks Uncle Peter and Aunt Jodye!!

Were going to Busch Gardens!!  Now put that darn camera away!!

1968 flashback.  From now on, my name is "Moon Beam"

Baby Malcolm, now awake enjoys a few presents too.

Yumm.  Wrapping paper!!

Now father, If I carefully open the wrapping paper, we can use it again next year!

Haaahhhhhh!  I love you daddy.  Yea, you too, mummy.

I can read while driving.  See!!  I'm on an african safari!  Thank you Aunt Jodye & Uncle Peter.

I just thought of something Dad.  You got insurance, right?

OK.  If I must leave my car.  But only to kiss this handsome person in the mirror.
 

That's All.  Thanks to everyone and we all hope you
had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
 
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