"Joy to the World the Lord has Come"

This creche was given to us in 1972 by my sister, BJ.
It was made by Larry's aunt, Marguerite Cramer.

Christmas at the Cramer's

These are railroad lanterns that
I have collected over the years.


The side porch looks inviting with
an old dogsled filled with pine
boughs and small white lights

A small but near perfect Christmas tree.
Many memories of past Christmases adorn the tree as well
as some new/old ones found in an old barn a few months ago.

CHRISTMAS 2007

Cramer's Christmas is usually celebrated either the weekend
before or after Christmas so family members can celebrate
at their own homes and inlaws on Christmas Day.

This year Sue, Chris, Kenzie, and Kate arrived here at the
cabin on Friday night, December 21, as did Maggie and
Ginger, their dogs. Sue was very helpful in the preparations,
since I was still limping around with a bum knee.

Scott, Kathy, Megan and Jessie arrived in time for supper
on Saturday night, as did Mocha their chocolate lab. Shari
and Steve arrived early evening.

Saturday, we had an enjoyable evening, stuffing the stockings, last
minute gift wrapping and catching up on the latest family
events. Misti, Brian, Jeremy, Jenny, and Sharah had been
next door to their Dad's for Christmas with his family, so
they came over for awhile.

Sunday morning we had breakfast, our traditional stockings,
and then opening of the gifts to each other. Each generation,
(except Larry and I) trade names. I hung 21 stockings this
year.

Our Steve wasn't able to be here with the rest of the gang,
so he flew in from Atlanta Christmas Eve, the 24th. Abby
and Stephanie joined their Dad and us early Christmas
afternoon. Cramer joined us mid afternoon. Later in the
day we rode up to Great Grandma's (Larry's Mom's).
The girls left around 9 p.m. Steve left for Atlanta Wednesday morning.

Snap Shots at Family Christmas

Kate Odell, our youngest grandchild

Some of our grandkids and their spouses

Bruce Slagle, Jenny Yaddaw,
Jeremy Y, Sharah Y Slagle,
Jessie and Megan Cramer
Stephanie Cramer, Kate Odell,
and Abby Cramer. Mackenzie
is behind Stephanie.

Missing: Darcy and Misti Y

More snapshots:

Sue and Kate

Bruce and Grandpa

Shari and Kenzie

Shari handing out the stockings











Molly wearing her Santa hat

Sharah and Kenzie playing

Christmas Season has begun in the Adirondacks

Last night we went "overstreet" to the Christmas Tree Lighting in the Village Park. When we arrived the fire was already burning and local folks were standing around chatting and greeting one another. The fire kept us warm in the 18 degree weather. Cookies and cocoa were free, donated by the towns folks (I donated 2 dozen of my christmas tree sugar cookies).

A beautiful Wagon was pulled by two huge horse, giving rides around town.

The choirs from the Methodist, Baptist, and Presbyterian churches each sang traditional Christmas Songs and some students/bands from the NCS band also performed.

Up on the stage, children gathered as the the Christmas story was told by one of the local men. Christmas trees had been decorated by different groups and judged.

It was a nice feeling of old time Christmas.