Smiles they greet.
The warmth, the love, the food, the heat.
It hits us each as we all walk in.
Its Christmas Eve in Swanson-land. Let the fun begin!
We line around the buffet counter.
The sight, smells, flavors. We ready to devour!
Cookies, sausage, krumkake too.
Herring, ostakake, deviled eggs, Oooh!
Hugs and kisses, forks and dishes.
Eat and talk, while Aaron wishes
For the time to come, to sort and hand out
The presents. "Sit each and all!" He will shout.
And as we gather with bellies so tight,
We feel love and peace on such a fun night.
But the eve is not over, no there's more to be done.
For the presents are handed out to everyone.
The first one to pick, oh what shall Darlene take?
The big one? The red one? The decisions to make!
She picks the bag with presents galore. A cup, a bowl, ice cream toppings and more! With oohs and aahs, people consider and drool.
Who's next? Aaron asks. What will they do?
Kalli picked Catchphrase. The best game! How entertaining!
Then Marty, a photo album and gift card. He's not complaining!
He tucks it in his pocket safe and sound,
for he knows others are waiting for their turn to come around
To steal it and use it and the photo album too. So many memories to fill it with. What will the next person do?
Jerry was a good husband and took his wife's place.
For he picked her a robe and a pillow in a case.
And next was Larry, the joker galore.
He picked a big gift with puppets and more! A birdie christmas towel and many giggles too. His pot holders said "Howdy! How do you do?"
With smiles and talk of bananas and 29 cents, the laughter goes round and loud.
Next its Erica's turn and she drools and delights. The ice cream bowl she steals and is proud.
Carter is next and he picks a nice gift of soup and chili and towels. His parents say "Yay! You'll be able to cook for your party! Tee hee, don't let it get too wild!"
Next the quiet Lyla sneakily steals Carter's towels and food.
And now Carter picks the next gift he eyes,again for cooking, Jim Beam cutting and grilling tools!
Next it is Lois the artist so kind. She request from Aaron the big gift behind.
She opens and pulls out goodies so tasty. Breads and cookies and candy. Great pastries!
Kaleb the college jumper now so better than Wisconsin, picks the gift card for food he'll soon be munchin'
In his new apartment in good ol' U of M.
We're happy he's back along with his sister and kin.
And now its for Jerry, his turn to pick. What will he pick from his Swanson St Nick?
Jerry is too nice and just won't steal. A Target gift card and picture frame. Such a great deal!
And the patiently waiting Janice is next. She knows Aaron has a wonderful gift he protects.
She eyes it and takes it with a knowing wink. That if John really wants it, into it his fingers he'll sink.
She opens the box and pulls out a warm seat. A massager for the back and the butt. How neat!
And of course we all know how the last gift will run. John smiles and steals it for him and his grandson.
And Jan has take two. Now what will she do? Yay! The last gift card and frame are now done!
So we all look around, and Thank-You's abound. With I love you's and hugs and kisses.
And soon they are off packed up warm in coats so soft and send out Merry Christmas wishes!
So in true Swanson style a few take a while to pack up the extra yummy food.
And everyone heads home feeling never alone. For the love of a Swanson gathering is so good.
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