Dec 22 All-Dressed Up

 Kookie Christmas Wearables

Get up, dress up, and show up! – Anonymous

Hey! This is not “kookie" dressing. Sometimes, we just like to ditch the ugly sweater and don clothes like it’s the best day of our life. 

Enjoy the fashion!

Keep calm and … OMG. Is that pasta?!

Guapo Son-In-Law looking cool and warm at the same time. Little Italy, New York: December 2025

We get to dress how we want, but sometimes, we gotta wear different hats.

 Ohana Family try out Cossack hats. Soho, New York City

I’m still hot. It just comes in flashes now.

Right: Second Daughter shows off snowman dangle earrings, Gabe waffle-shirt and bandanna.

Never forget how fabulous you truly are.

Top right: Fav Younger Granddaughter proudly models long-sleeved shift dress handed down from Fav Young Granddaughter.

Dear Santa: I'd like to explain. I’ve been naughty and it was worth it!

Left: Hubby is delighted that he had kept Santa necktie gifted by Second Daughter some 40 years ago.

Best way to get rid of kitchen odors? Eat out! 

Right: Wearing hand-crocheted slouchy hat, 20-year old cross-stitched top, and Ho-Ho-Ho purse from Aldi’s

Our favorite exercise is a cross between a lunge and a crunch. It’s called lunch.

Early Christmas lunch celebration. Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant. Columbus, Ohio: December 21, 2025

May your eggnog contain enough rum

to get you through the Christmas season.

And may the spirit of Christmas bring you and your family

hope, love, and happiness!