Christmas Carolers

Mommy opened the door - and would you just look at these Christmas carolers?  This morning we were filming for KidPak, and the four of us guys sang all sorts of songs for Madison and Mommy when they opened the door for us.  However, we wouldn't leave Mommy alone - in the video, we keep ringing that door bell and relentlessly singing Christmas carols.  In the end, Mommy drives off in a panic, with the Christmas carolers chasing her down the street.

It just so happens that Mommy was leaving at that point, taking Madison with her - and Nana and Ba-Ba - on a trip to a few Goodwills around the place.  But before that point, we had some fun filming in the house.  It was a chilly, chilly morning - and wet as well.  The rain poured down very heavily for a good part of the day.  For atmosphere, and for a nice source of heat, we had the fireplace going.  Chris, Madison and Kellan were warming up there, but stopped to pose for a photo:

Daddy and the others went to work as Madison, Mommy, Nana and Ba-Ba went to Goodwill.  This is a tradition, but as we're close to Christmas, it's just one of those phrases that pops up:  "Goodwill towards man."  Madison actually found some Christmas carol books there, a collection of three complete with a CD of Christmas music - so on the way home, everyone in the car was singing Christmas carols.  I guess it was just that kind of day!

Meanwhile, Daddy was at work for most of the day.  We did have our annual KidPak Office Thanksgiving today, and a lot of people showed up with all kinds of food.  It was all very tasty, and just a pleasant time to get together and talk, and try new foods too.

It just never stopped raining.  It's supposed to be bitterly cold tomorrow.  We were snuggling on the couch tonight, watching a few more Christmas movies.  First, with Madison, we watched the "Charlie Brown Christmas" special.  Then, after prayers and bedtime, Mommy and Daddy watched "The Bells of St. Mary's."  The wind is picking up outside, and the rain is still coming down in the cold darkness.  I don't envy anyone out in this tonight - we prayed for safe traveling for people this evening.  According to forecasts, it will be a very difficult time to travel.  This is bad, because the timing of Thanksgiving travels and a super cold storm of this sort will wreak havoc.  There's other disturbing news in the Middle East as well, but what else is new?  That's the sort of thing that will always happen, I suppose.  We just have to keep doing our best, and praying for peace on earth.  And yes, for goodwill towards men.