Willa is up at sunrise watching from her bed.  Sunrises are glorious seen over the ocean and how convenient to see them from your bed in your jammies.  Suddenly its “Oh wait, today is Christmas.”  “Let’s get up and check on Santa.”  She first checks on the cookies and carrots.  Yes, Santa has been here, let the party begin.  As the rest of the house rouses, Willa patiently checks out the stockings and confirms presents that belong to each.  More gifts have arrived.  Everyone is up.  The opening begins. The girls are pleased with the single serve pickles (Willa) and olives (Hazel) included in their stockings.   There is a quiet afternoon and dinner then a tooter concert by all.  Once the kids are off to bed there is the exchange of “phantom Santa gifts” between the adults.  Thanks for the idea, Tracy.  It was fun.  A 3-D picture display (Brian to me), A Raspberry programmable module (Mike to Dad), classic Lego kit (Mom to Mike), a getaway to New Orleans (Tracy to Brian). A heated vest (Dad to Tracy).