Abe's Minnesota Christmas

Abe was so excited!  He was off to Minnesota with Mommy and Daddy to celebrate Christmas with Mommy's family.

Abe got his window seat, thanks to a kindly older gentleman.

At Grammy and Kent's home...

Almost time for the presents!

~Happiness~

 Abe was in all his glory...

Abe loved spending time with his Minnesota family...especially his cousins, Owen and Maisie.

Maisie...Abe's constant companion.

Abe was in Play-Doh heaven!

Brooke and Noah had this game when they were little...

Beanie Babies galore!

Christmas dinner never tasted so good!

After dinner...

 Abe with his beloved Grammy and cousins...

 Abe is blessed to have his great-grandmother in his life.

Jean is Judy's mom and an absolute delight!

I imagine her heart was overflowing with love sharing Christmas with her great-grandchildren...

 Playing cars...It doesn't get much better than this!

My son...the Pool Shark!

The next day...

Noah and Amy did manage to visit the Happy Gnome...one of their favorite places in Minnesota.

Abe played and played and played.

And then...

It was time to head back to Ohio.  Abe was thrilled to ride the airport train and watch the passing landscape.

Abe's life is one grand adventure after another...

All Christmases are special, but this one cemented a precious bond between a boy and his great-grandmother.

The circle of life and more importantly, the circle of love, were caught in this beautiful moment captured by Judy.

~And it was the best of times~