Christmas Caroling

Ever since I was young, my family has gone caroling to neighbors and friends. As the Martin family, we are continuing that tradition here in Minneapolis.
There are some essential points of the tradition. These are:
-Kids goofing off.
-Which quickly turns into kids fighting.
-Dad gets mad.
-Then the kids get quiet.
-Which is usually, but not always, followed by the kids goofing off quietly. In my day it included imitating dad's angry face.
-Then of course, singing Christmas songs to some very patient souls.
-We always leave a plate of cookies at each house. It's a way to say Thank You for listening to our "joyful noise."
-We end our annual song fest at home eating leftover cookies!

We are proud to maintain this honored family tradition!


Emma, Taran, and Calvin bundled and ready to go.


Enoch pitching a fit in the snow.


It's over! We're all happy and ready to eat OUR cookies.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!