Christmas Visit. Day Three....Christmas Day.

Christmas Day in Bardstown, Kentucky was beautiful.  Sunny and warm is the way to go!!  We had a nice, slow start to the day. Knowing we didn't really have to be anywhere we stayed in our "casuals" longer than normal.  However, Bubba was in the Christmas spirit right away....

He really couldn't wait to get in his Santa outfit...as you can tell from the way he seeks shelter near my brother. He only wore the hat during the walk.

TC and Bubba enjoying their Christmas presents.

Now TC enjoying Bubba's Christmas present. Bubba is so upset, he had to lie down.

I probably should have paid more attention to my brother's posing....Joanne at least took it more serious.

Ian a little frustrated he can't get in....

....peeping Tom.

 

Ian was fascinated by these birds...they had a turkey's head on a duck's body.

We left the Civil War Village and proceeded up the hill. We passed the the oldest paved road in Kentucky and as we continued up the hill, Bubba had to stop to do his business. So Ian and Joanne crossed the street to check out the memorial of a gruesome battle where a lot of men from the area lost their lives. I didn't even have a chance to cross the road to join them before they were beating a path back in my direction.  I guess they came across a rather large bobcat sunning himself just inside a sewer duct beside the memorial.  That is a first! I've walked with the Bubs a lot in that area and had no idea we could have come across the wee kitty!  We picked up the pace and headed home.

We decided we would see the 4:10 showing of Mission Impossible. For three adults with two small popcorn's and three small cokes, it only cost Ian less than 40 bucks!  The movie was decent. Lots of amazing action. I can hardly believe Tom Cruise chose to hang out of that window in Dubai. Not enough money in the world.

Right beside the theater is a drive-thru Liquor store and amazingly it was open on Christmas!!  Joanne really wanted to have this documented.

Ian and Joanne posing in front of the store.

Joanne experiencing the Christmas cheer inside the liquor store.

Ian enjoying the variety of wares that they offer!

Keeping in the spirit of a "nontraditional" Christmas we headed out in search of dinner.  We couldn't have been happier to see that McDonald's was open for Business!!

You would think we were the only ones there....but no...it was crowded. I think it is safe to say the staff was less than "festive" at having to serve us.

Big Mac never tasted so good.

Oh Christmas tree...Oh Christmas tree....you kinda smell like french fries....

My favourite picture!!  The eyes...it is that child like excitement you normally see on Christmas mornings.....from small children!

After our great dinner we went home to grab Bubba and take another walk and to also work off our dinner. Plus Ian really wanted this picture of a blow-up Santa we saw on someones lawn. The day before Santa was doubled over with his head in the dirt like he had, had too much the night before.  When he saw him upright the next day, Santa's beard was soiled like he definitely had a bad night.

Ian helping Santa up.  What a good little Elf! He should be getting something extra special for Christmas next year.

Me and the Bubs...family photo minus TC.