Last Saturday we (My brothers Casey and Jamie, Esmeralda, Christian and I) bundled up and drove over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house~well Aunt Lillie and Uncle Curtis' house but Grandma lives there too! The roads were snowy and icy but Casey is an excellent driver and so we took our time and enjoyed the gorgeous views.
My dad was meeting us in Elgin and this was a pretty special family gathering. Since my dad moved to Utah we have not been able to spend Christmas together or even see eachother during the holiday season. I think it has been 8 years. Anyway, Dad made the trip and we were so happy he did. Aunt Lillie made sure the whole family was there to celebrate and just be together as a family. We have not done that since we were little kids and I hope it turns into a Horn family tradition. 
Grandpa was a craftsman. He was always making things out of wood in his shop. He started making little trains out of wood and he called them "Stanley Steamers" (his name was Stanley) and he gave them to all the little grandchildren. Well this year, Christian received his Stanley Steamer that was made with love by his Great Grandpa Horn.
Christian loves his new train!
My dad was meeting us in Elgin and this was a pretty special family gathering. Since my dad moved to Utah we have not been able to spend Christmas together or even see eachother during the holiday season. I think it has been 8 years. Anyway, Dad made the trip and we were so happy he did. Aunt Lillie made sure the whole family was there to celebrate and just be together as a family. We have not done that since we were little kids and I hope it turns into a Horn family tradition. My little Grandma looked so pretty and she was snuggled in next to the tree just like Mrs. Claus. She made gifts for all her kids and grandkids and she had a special gift for Christian. My sweet and charming Grandpa Horn passed away last year just before Thanksgiving. It has been very difficult for our family as you can imagine, especially for my little Grandma.
GRANDPA HORN
Grandpa was a craftsman. He was always making things out of wood in his shop. He started making little trains out of wood and he called them "Stanley Steamers" (his name was Stanley) and he gave them to all the little grandchildren. Well this year, Christian received his Stanley Steamer that was made with love by his Great Grandpa Horn. Christian loves his new train!Here are some pics I took of the family enjoying the afternoon:
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I love the stanley steamers. that is sure special.
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