December 25, 2018 - Tuesday night
24 degrees/cloudy/calm winds
Pentoga Road

What's that? Oh yeah, it's the sweet sweet sound of silence. Mom's working at her new computer, Sargie and I are doing the same. No one's talking and there's nary a sound of Christmas in the air. For the first time in days, a welcome void of noise permeates the house. 

Christmas has been a pleasant affair. We opened presents mid morning and let me tell you, Santa was one mighty generous fellow. 

We all scored in the presents department. Matt sent us family pictures along with other goodies.



Mom also received multiple gift cards, clothes, and a new computer. Her old Chrome Book has been acting up, so she received a new one with a much larger screen.



Sargie did okay. She's been wanting a robotic vacuum for several years and this Christmas, Santa brought her an iRobot Roomba. 



She must have really been a good girl this past year as she also received jewelry, cosmetics, and clothes.

I made out just as well. I received a new DeWalt multi tool, a coat, an Amazon Fire Box, and other goodies. Santa treated all of us well.



It was after noon before we drove to Holly and Ross's in Iron Mountain. 



It was an afternoon filled with lots of love, laughing, and Holly's good eats.

Sargie with her nephew/godson, Taylor

Little Lincoln kept us entertained much of the afternoon. He seems to love everyone and is full of smiles.

It was late afternoon before we bade all goodbye and looked at a few Christmas lights on our way home.

We've played with our toys this evening. Mom is getting used to her new computer and Sargie is tickled the way her new robotic vacuum works.

Once again, another Christmas has come and will be gone in a few short hours. It will soon be back to life as usual.

Sargie opens the Vision Center Wednesday morning. I'll go for my usual walk then hang out with Mom and take the day as it comes. I know I have a shop that is knee deep in saw dust and could use a good cleaning. On the other hand, it may very well be a great day to be lazy and do absolutely nothing.

After all, a man's work is never done.

So are the tales from Pentoga Road...