Happy Christmas!

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house

All the kids were still stirring, though we kicked out the mouse;

The tree from the backyard was covered in twine.

We're sorta like orphans, but really that's fine.

Because Holly's an elf and can't stop buying gifts

and Alise makes excellent company riding the lifts.

Tod keeps the house fully stocked up on bread

and Mugsy's the best dog ever, fur rusty red.

Kirk builds a snow park out in the back hill 

and if you need a friend to give you a hug, just ask Rich, he will.

When it comes to painted long boards, Beth is the best

and Gwen is always chipper even when she doesn't get rest!

We were all home together, a magic event

opening presents not discussing the dueness of rent.

The fire was roaring and we were all toasty

Everyone was awake and engaged, mostly ;)

 

And then in a twinkling, I heard fill the air

The gasping applauding as Alise jumped on the stair.

The Trident she gambles giving that one gift back

The trust she has in all of us is something I lack.

The basement dwellers revealed a gift not close to small

a pingpong table that will make us the envy of all.

The evening grew late and we peeled off to bed

Visions of first tracks, danced in our heads.

 

To my Vail family: I love you, you guys are all right.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight!