Christmas Day the easy way.

We had expected to be to lone birds for Christmas Day with Steph's family flying in a Christmas Eve (we try to be sure the far away grandparents don't have to share their precious visit with the grandparents that get to see the little people several times a week...we totally understand their position). So we had our plans with what we wanted to do with our solo day. 
But due to a badly time case of the flu Steph's family didn't make it...

But we still slept in,  had a leisurely breakfast 

and then hiked Lone Mountain.

 

I was glad I remembered my gloves since it's quite a steep, rocky climb.

 Love the view

...when I finally get up off my hands and knees.

After the hike we drove over to Jake and Steph's 

to see if Santa had come to their house...

He indeed had.

Jake, Steph and the little people followed us home  for dinner.  

 Turkey paninis made with cranberries and stuffing.  

A re-creation from our Christmas Eve leftover...Sooo good.

 We finished the evening with a competitive game of Scrabble

.
We wouldn't let Jake use any of his "creative" words

...and he still won.

Merry Christmas