Christmas Eve

December 24, 8:30 p.m.

Last gifts have been wrapped and arranged under the tree.
Christmas cards have been hand-delivered on the street.
Home has been tidied for Christmas Day guests.

Turkey is thawing in a cold water sink.

Gingerbread house has been decked ... and then some!

Stocking has been hung by the chimney with care.

Final advent chocolate has been eaten.

Christmas tale has been read by Daddy.

New pj's were opened right after the bath.
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas realized he couldn't.

Grandparents have been wished a Merry Christmas Eve.

And Sam has just settled down for a long winter's nap...