Christmas 2010: Maine

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Happy New Years! Our Christmas Maine gathering was actually on New Years Day of 2011. Luckily, most of us went to bed in plenty of time to get enough sleep. Matt & Ann had a very nice tree set up. And I got to pet the pets some (I didn't quite get Barley in focus).

Black cat walking across the wood floor near a desk chair

Decorated Christmas tree standing in front of tall windows with snow outside

Brown dog nosing a yellow tennis ball on the living room rug

We were able to relax a bit before the big dinner. Jimmy played some guitar for us. Notice the wonderful acoustic guitar he is using. 30 year old cheap guitar, but hey - it works. Grandmaman certainly found it relaxing. I think I still have 'Carol of the Bells' in my head. (Actually, it's one of my favorites.)

Man seated in a wooden chair and young woman on the couch with a laptop in the living room

Two men standing together in the kitchen and smiling at the camera

Young man playing the guitar with sheet music in front of him

Older woman dozing in an armchair while someone plays guitar nearby

Man, woman, and young woman sitting together in the living room holding mugs

Collection of colorful Christmas stockings and slippers arranged on a window seat and stool

Here are a couple pictures of my husband:

Portrait of a smiling man in a gray sweater seated indoors

Man holding a drink and smiling in a doorway with other family members in the kitchen behind him

I think Nicki was contemplating all the packages under the tree.

Young girl in a red fleece jacket sitting on the floor beside a houseplant

We did the stocking stuffers and gifts after the meal. I don't have too many pictures, but a few to share.

Woman holding a carton of eggs while standing beside an older woman in the living room

Young boy standing and talking with an older woman seated in an armchair holding a carton of eggs

Man, woman, and young woman sitting together on the couch opening gifts

Woman and teenage boy seated in front of a large window during the Christmas gathering

Paul and Jeremy sampled Matt's favorite beer, Allagash Curieux. It got two thumbs up.

Two men standing together indoors holding drinks

And finally, the group shot:

Large family group posing together indoors for a Christmas photo

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