Merry Christmas!

Dutch's favorite present at the moment: long flannel nightgown with lace trim*

Skipper's favorite present at the moment: box of marbles**

We found out today that the seller of our house-to-be is absolutely not going to make half the repairs we suggested. So if you're looking around for a late holiday gift for us, please make it a quick course in chimney repair and roofing

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*Because it looks like something Laura Ingalls would wear, of course.

**Merry Christmas, downstairs neighbors!