I didn't send out a single Christmas card. Nor did we put up lights. Instead Isaac Seth and I flew to Washington while Eric went on a business trip to Belgium and then got stuck in Paris. This is the second year in a row where Eric has been to France before Christmas. I said to him "It stinks that I am not there with you." Maybe he thought I said "I stink" because brought me home some fabulous Fragonard parfum. It's okay with me if he gets stuck in Paris again.
Christmas was great. E's family does Christmas right. Hats off to the Hatches. I love them. Here's a recap: Katie is adored by cowboy Seth. He would say, "Ba- -! Ba- -!" Giddy-up and back sorta together, and horse Katie would willing carry him on her back.
Seth through his arms around Great Grandma Hatch. I think it surprised and delighted her.
Seth learned how to walk. Hurray! Isaac was running within 48 hrs it seems. Seth Lincoln is more cautious. I am officially counting December 21 as the official day.
I really like these people.
Martin and Isaac had a fabulous time together...they ran around "fixing Mickey," playing trains, cars, little people, and everything they could think of. 
Amy caught Isaac "reading" the comics. He is always looking at Eric's TinTin comic books.
Crossword puzzle eh?
Angel Cindy and her dad Grandpa Hunt.
That funny face, I love it! Seth and Isaac loved looking into the balls.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care...who really hangs stocks by the chimney on Christmas eve? The Hatches, that's who. I made Seth's this year (thanks Carol, for helping).
Isaac dictated what Eric wrote in his letter to Santa. My favorite line, "Can I have a ride in your sleigh."
Christmas morning! Everyone was up but Isaac. We had to wake him up around 7:25. Are you kidding me.
Super Seth and Super Isaac really are super. Seth walks around the house saying "Ba Man" even though it is super man cape not bat man. But we love it. He is super at making others smile.
