NOVA GRACE'S BLESSING DAY

The morning was stunning, yet serene, just like Nova herself:

One would not think this was such an important day for Nova!

Becky and Heidi calculated that this dress, a Molter heirloom now, is at least 104 years old. Nova models it well:

Something nudged Heidi's funny bone, but it is still a great mother/daugher photo:

Nova is part of the 4th generation to be blessed in the gown; maybe even the 5th:

Heidi, Jeff, and 7-week-old Nova:

Cousin Griffin takes a turn:

CHRISTMAS MORN AT OUR HOUSE

Dick's Lionel 1940s train has given miles and miles of holiday joy to first, himself, and then 3 generations of offspring! Who wouda' thought? Here is great-grandson Dakota, enthralled:

And the 'engineer' of the year: grandson Griffin:

We got a lot of miles from the traditional standing rib roast as well!

Here are some shots I will call "Accessorizing". Carter. the Cossack thought he should have Dick's Hungarian fur for his next 2 winters in north-eastern New England:

A scrunched-up Nova in new winter velvet:

Keegan seems pleased with his new slope-wear:

Caleb, "bring on the snacks":