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Christmas is much like every other day.?We still have to get up, feed and water all the animals and then we get to go on with opening gifts. Being that the kids are all older, Christmas is a much quieter day than at homes with small children. I do remember those days very well. I myself like the quiet Christmas.
After the gifts were opened I had my son try on his vest I made him. Would you believe I put the buttons on the wrong side? I couldn’t believe it.
We then ate a wonderful lunch. Everything we served, we had grown right here on the farm. It was such a delight.
Then, as is the usual ritual, we all took a nap. Even the dogs were tired out from all the festivities. You see, they too get a gift bag to open. One biscuit is placed in side the bag, and they have to open it and take it out. What a sight to see.
Christmas at Cloverleaf Farm….was wonderful.

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I have worked hard on our Victorian Christmas outfits.??From my bonnet to the bustle, everything (including the bloomers) was truly authentic late Victorian (1880′s). His outfit was made from Simplicity pattern (#2895). The only thing I didn’t have the time to make was the frock coat. I will make that for his birthday in January.
Tonight was??the FEL (Friends of the Effingham Library) and Trustees Christmas party, and we got to debut the outfits. Everyone loved them. They all thought we looked as if we should be out caroling the neighbors. The party was fun, the food was great and we a good time with our friends.