Christmas in Chippewa

It was great to be able to have time to make the quick trip back to Chippewa Falls, WI to celebrate Christmas with my wonderful family. Laughter is always an important ingredient with us, and as you will see from the pictures, it was an ingredient we did not run out of. 


Happy Holidays!!

Always enjoy the Christmas decorations my parents put up...makes me feel at home.

Preparing for Christmas Eve Lunch with the family

My favorite: Chicken, Mashed potatoes, Overcooked buns for Dad and I, Grandma's Cougan (not sure how to spell that?) but looks like everyone else calls it Monkey Bread and the New recipe for Ham that Dad and I tried, (a beer and brown sugar)... It  was delicious!

The Faschingbauer Family

So many wonderful things to be thankful for....

Presents from Cali.  Debbie, we all Loved the glass decorations and amazing that they all got here in one piece. I also loved the tu tu! Dad obviously really enjoyed the manly man grill cleaner-Thanks Rod and Ann.

Opening Presents: My Dad was really excited as he got his yearly wardrobe from everyone.

Love the new boots, Thanks Mel and Jason for Devin's month supply of beans, Mom loved her coach purse.  Devin had the great idea to get Dad snowshoes... we are still waiting for the snow. The guys all got fleece zip ups.

Patiently awaiting their stockings full of treats... Riley and Zoe

Lots of Love all around.

3rd Annual Christmas Dress up time..Thanks Debbie for the addition of goofy glasses, it turned out great!

Bloopers for the day and Mom loving her new cheesy puffs from Dad.