Oliver got invited on a remarkable trip - phooey on Christmas at home, he was off to India for 6 weeks!

Carl decided to decorate "just one tree" in the orchard

Echo loved the farm ... but sometimes she was lonely

Enter Sophie from just up the street! At first she was a teeny bit shy...

But before long, she had taught Echo who was the real boss!

Somehow, the house got decorated

Some were ready earlier than others

And finally ... all the stragglers were awake!

Frank reminded Echo of her manners

Annetta and Josh were bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (not)

Some were more formal than others in their attire ...

Kacey joined us with a bit of help from Echo (who put that Easter chick out???)

The stockings were filled and the rest is a blur ... just the way Christmas ought to be!