With a foot of snow on the ground but warmer temperatures, we’re getting ready for Christmas. We started out this morning by having the big tire truck roll in, bearing Will’s “Christmas gift,” a new tire for his new-to-him big Kubota. A few weeks ago, he’d punched a hole in the old rear tire by accidentally running over a plow he was carrying home in the bucket. Oops! (It couldn’t have been a cheaper front tire?) Happily, the temperatures have warmed up from subzero, into the teens above, so it was a good day for the tire to arrive. The guy drove a boom truck so they could lift the 1,600-pound tire (filled with Rim Guard for added weight) off of the truck and close to where it had to be bolted to the wheel. They finally got two lugs into the wheel and the guy drove off to his next stop with many thanks from Will.

We’re assured of having a white Christmas.

After he warmed up, Will managed to get all the lugs on the wheel. The tractor is now ready to take big round bales down to the cows. It’s the only four-wheel drive tractor we have big enough to haul those 1,500-pound bales. The Oliver, with 2-wheel drive, is pretty easy to stick in the ruts and deep snow in the cow yards.

Will’s two grandsons were going to come for Christmas. But Kyler missed his flight. Only Drew will be here tonight. I hope he drives safely from Minneapolis!

Drew, Will’s grandson, is headed our way from Minneapolis to spend Christmas with us.

Our other family members will be here for another Christmas celebration on Saturday. I’ve been baking up a storm, so we’ll have enough pies, cookies, and candy for everyone. Of course, everyone always gets stuffed and takes goodies home.

We’re looking forward to another fun Christmas with lots of family. Here, granddaughters Ava and Delilah, check out a present.

I hope everyone will have a very happy Holiday Season and Merry Christmas! Love from our homestead to you! — Jackie

23 COMMENTS

  3. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, Will and your family! I enjoy reading your blogs and keeping up with your life on the homestead! The photos are wonderful, thanks for sharing. I have fond memories of years ago of visits to your homestead. I miss those days as I am unable to travel now. Enjoy your family gathering…..we have so much to be thankful for. God’s Blessings and love to you all~
    Pam Foster- Minnesota

  4. Dear Jackie,
    I love this time of the year with all the decorations and especially all the cookie baking. You certainly do have a “White Christmas”! Hope you and all of yours have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

  7. A Merry and Blessed Christmas to you Jackie, Will and family. Have the most wonderful time together celebrating Christ and family. Enjoy the great food, laughter and joy this time brings.

  8. Merry Christmas from NE Washington. Hey, I would gladly trade your foot of snow for the foot of mud we have due to relentless rain, rain, and more rain. Best wishes to you, Jackie, and Will (and your attractive family). Cathie

  13. Jackie & Will and Family,
    A Merry Christmas filled with love to all of you. Family is the core of our lives and it is so wonderful to gather together and feel the love that is shared. I know all the work it takes to put together a huge meal, but love is the most important ingredient and that makes it all so worthwhile. Wishing you all a safe and bountiful New Year.
    Sending Love and Prayers from Ohio.

  15. Happy Christmas, Jackie! I so enjoy your posts. No snow for us up here in NE Washington State, except in the mountains. We will have to make do with the rain!

  18. Merry Merry Christmas Jackie to you an your wonderful Family. My HOW Tall Drew is! to me, he has his granpas eyes. enjoy your years hard work with your friends an family. Christmas is truly a time ,not just one special day for everyone to celebrate. God Bless you!

  21. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Might want to cook a bit extra for Drew – dude is a big guy! Delilah is at prime present age. I remember the days when I was the cousin who could read the name tags!
    Oldest kiddo and spouse had an easy drive today – arrived 30 minutes ahead of GPS ETA. Rest of Xmas Eve guests are local.
    Couple of neighbors dropped off plates of cookies which was very nice (aforementioned kiddos enjoyed some tonight). Better half does most of the Xmas shopping (and wrapping!) so I too get to be surprised as well as the gift recipient.

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