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About 10.5” in Burlington, MA. First real storm in about two years.

The kids were super excited!

By the way .. No, we did not get a puppy, despite what Sammy seems to be suggesting at the end. HAHA

Stockings!

Unwrapping together!

Then …. there was a special pair of gifts for the end.

Gabby got a brand new iPad Mini! (Sammy’s tablet is the one they’ve always shared, but in a new case and with everything setup for just him.)

Building Daddy’s gift … a Land Rover Defender LEGO! <3

While waiting for the Christmas Day tradition of monkey bread to finish in the oven!

Off for a walk since the weather was so nice!

And back for some mini hockey! Sammy loved it.

And Gabby played with ~2-3 gifts, simultaneously, for the remainder of the day!

Finally, a lovely traditional-ish Christmas Day dinner prepared by Mommy. (Ham, Buffalo-style Cauliflower, Yams, Corn, Mac and Cheese, Kings Hawaiian Rolls)

First up … look at this handsome ho(w)liday hound!

Gingerbread houses!

Gabby and Daddy:

Sammy and Mommy:

Timelapse was going well … until it took a dive off the top turn-buckle. Some Kings Hawaiian rolls knocked it off. 😂

Family tradition! Mommy’s lasagna on Christmas Eve. 🙂

Cookies and milk were out for Santa. <3

The cut outs are ready for frosting and sprinkles!

The Setlock/Shannon crew got it done 😊

Sam was our quality control 😏

Here comes Santa!

Fireworks!

Popcorn in one hand, Sammy in the other 😂

Before we left Gabby had to try the Gingerbread bounce castle

When everyone wants donuts AND cake, then Daniela makes a “Donut Cake”!

Time-lapse!

Kids from Gabby’s school had their own version of the Macy’s Parade!

Sammy come too!

Certainly the highlight of the holiday; Mommy (and Gabby) made a ‘pumpkin’ brownies and some ‘turkey’ cookies!

Everyone piled up and watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. 🙂

Even Sammy joined in to dance along with the performances!

Then a fun craft (per Gabby’s request) that was totally Mommy’s stroke of creative genius. Turkeys!

Finally, supper time! The main(s) were steak! (Tenderloin and Cauliflower)