Well, at long last .. the much anticipated Christmas Blog from Champion Chores  ..  as you have probably heard by now, 905 Champion CT won the Columbus IN Christmas decoration competition ..   front page news in the local Republic!!  Following are just a few of the highlights ..

Welcome too the award winning Christmas home                                                                        

Award winning tree with a few of the early 

presents beginning to arrive.

The stockings are hung on the Chimney with care!

Where is Santa????

There is Santa and Mrs. Clause!!

Nativity Scene that Carolyn recently 

added to the annual decorations.

Ready for our Christmas feast ..

bring on the ham and tenderloin!!!

Then.. there is the wounded reindeer that finally found

                                        a resting spot after Riley attacked it a few years ago.

                                               

So now for a few snaphots of Christmas preparation at 905 .. 

Riley helping wrap presents on Christmas Eve.

Bailey supervising.

Photo op for the big guy!!  He sure does take a great pic.

Switching gears to earlier in the week ..  Morgan Elaine decided that she couldn't wait 

for Christmas of 2012 .. she wanted to be here to see Santa in 2011!!!

Morgan Elaine Trobaugh ..  just a few minutes old!!

Uncle Mikey after the long trek south ..  holding Morgan

in the hospital and practicing for baby Trueblood (on its way 

in June of 2012)!!  Rumor has it that he even changed a few

 of Ethan's diapers .. he is really gearing up. 

Wow .. now for the big Christmas eve presents .. get ready ..  set .. go!

Santa was really busy this year ..  a secret photo of Santa 

making the 50th trip down the chimney at 905!

The prizes awaiting those that know their state capitals

..  not many did .. took a loooooong time!!

Well, that is a wrap for the 1st annual Holiday Blog competition from Champion Chores ..  want to leave you with a copy of the 1st of many family home movies to come ...................