Before heading home, Athya and Lola stopped to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy new year! Peace and joy to all.

Athya’s packing up for his trip back to the North Pole tonight

Athya cranked up the Christmas music this morning and wrapped till he dropped!

Lola just couldn't wait until Tuesday to give Athya his Christmas present

Athya and friends are celebrating National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day today!

Gingerbread cookies anyone?

Athya invited Mr. Tybear for dinner last night. Of course he served food from his favorite food group.

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree

It was tradition to give Grandma Murphy a box of Whitman's Samplers. Looks like Athya is starting his own tradition.

As Athya read Luke 2, he was reminded of the true meaning of Christmas

Holy Batman, look at the new ornament Athya found hanging on the Christmas tree!

Yikes, only 11 days until Christmas!

Look at the big hazelnut ball Athya found for Lola!

Wonder if Athya will decorate a house or eat the candy?

Who doesn't love peppermint bark?

Athya and Lola needed a blanket to sit on the porch and watch the snow fall on a cold winter night

Athya found a new friend at the party yesterday

How do you like Athya's new sweater?

Athya's baking a tradition this morning

The cactus is blooming! The cactus is blooming!

Athya helped hang a new stocking this year

Look who stopped by to see Athya ... the one and only Rendon HoHoHo Gnome!

Gingerbread houses means it's almost time for a party!

Caught Athya playing in the presents this morning

Sometimes it takes elf magic to get things done. Athya flew in to help on a secret project.

Well ... an elf's gotta eat!

... maybe it just needs a little love

Calm was restored in time for a snack

Athya thinks a lump of coal is what this foursome deserves after stuffing him in a crockpot yesterday!

This happened last night. They must be jealous that Athya gets all the attention. Pray for him!

Athya thinks we need more lights

Tree is going up today but Athya is puzzled by our tree in a box

Toss the pansies and haul out the holly. Athya’s back!