Advent In Review

 A few of the boys are taking a last look at this year's advent calendar before it's taken down and put away...

Nicholas Sahara: I say, wasn't it rather a jolly good time?

Scot-Michael: Sure was!

Philip Guy: I think I liked this one better than last year's.

Kirwan Mahoney: I wonder what we'll have next year?

Philip: Oh, it's waaaay too early to think about that.

Nicholas: Why would someone move the mantle-thing to the pond?

Kirwan: Oh! It's a hockey goal!  That makes much more sense.

And the skater has a Lego Stanley cup!

Scot-Michael: Santa and Mrs. Claus look like hip, trendy grandparents.

Philip: I see Batman is still watching over the city.

Nicholas: 'Pon my soul, we never did solve that prankster conundrum, did we?

Adding the Bat-Chap and hiding Susanna's Barbie doll in the calendar.

Scot-Michael: And replacing my shampoo with figgy pudding!

Philip: No, we didn't solve that one, did we, hmmmmm?

Kirwan: I guess it will remain a mystery.  >Snort<

Another advent adventure come and gone;

leaving Team Gregoropolis a riddle for 2024.

Kirwan: >Hee-hee!<

 

Advent 2023: Day 24: Nanny Wendy, Baby Conor, and Toddlers Mikey and Albert

 

Nanny Wendy: We'll open the Advent calendar, then baths and bed!

Santa comes tonight, so everybody needs to be in bed for their long winter's naps.

Albert: Will Steeben read us bedtime story?

Nanny Wendy: Yes, dear, he certainly will.

Mikey: Steeben do the voices?

Nanny Wendy: Big brother Stephen Orange loves to do those voices for you!

Nanny Wendy: You can open the door, Albert.

Albert: Yay!

Nanny Wendy: What do you think the toy is this year, boys?

Mikey: Santa!

Albert: Santa!

Conor: Deez!

Nanny Wendy: >Giggle< I don't think it's cheese Conor.

Conor: Bah!

Mikey and Albert: Santa!

Conor: Deez?

Nanny Wendy: I'm sorry, sweetie.  It's Santa.

Conor: Sa-na.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS

    and HAPPY NEW YEAR from GREGOROPOLIS!

Advent 2023: Day 23: Sylvia and Carolyn

 

Carolyn: Oh my gosh, the month has gone by so fast!

Sylvia: I know, just where has the time gone?

Sylvia: And can you believe Santa comes tomorrow night!

Carolyn: Shall we see what we have for an Advent prize today?

Sylvia: Looks like you picked a good one.

Carolyn: I hope it's easy to put together.

Sylvia: >Sigh<

Carolyn: What was that for?

Sylvia: I almost don't want to put it together.

I wish the anticipation could last a little longer.

Carolyn: I understand.  But let's enjoy 

the time we have right now.

Sylvia: Quite right.  What do we have here?

Carolyn: I think it's a trailer for Santa's sleigh.

Sylvia: Right again!  You're sensible, Carolyn.

Carolyn: C'mon, let's go see what Uli's got in the oven.

Something smells so wonderful.

Sylvia: Another sensible idea!

Advent 2023: Giant-Size Day 22: Scot-Michael and Nicholas Sahara

 

Nicholas Sahara: Well hello there, my Christmas cracker!

Scot-Michael: Hello to you, my Christmas elf.

Nicholas: My stars, have there been Christmas shenanigans going on.

Scot-Michael: I know!  I found figgy pudding in my shampoo bottle this morning.

Nicholas: My word!  Well, don't let's give it another thought.

Time to open our prize door.

Scot-Michael: You're up, Elf.

Nicholas: Here we ar--oh.

Scot-Michael: What's wrong?

Nicholas: The pieces don't seem to match the 

diagram on the calendar door.

Scot-Michael: Let's put it together and see what we've got.

Nicholas: Now, who's this pointy-eared chap?

Scot-Michael: It looks like Batman...in a snow suit?

Nicholas: So it is!

Scot-Michael: Er, Snow-Batman?  Bat-SnowMan?

Nicholas: I say, the Prankster has struck again, he has!

Scot-Michael: I think so.  This calendar isn't Lego Gotham City!

Scot-Michael: I'll take another look.  A-ha!

Nicholas: Oh, my giddy aunt! Another prize!

Scot-Michael: Someone snuck in an additional Lego figure behind the door.

This is the real prize for today.

Nicholas: It looks like Santa's sleigh.

Scot-Michael: Well, it sure isn't Batman's.

Nicholas: Let's hook the dear reindeer up to it so Santa 

can get around on Christmas Eve.

Scot-Michael: And Bats can watch from the top of the city; 

making sure no Grinch is trying to steal the Christmas tree.

Nicholas: Ever so delightful.  But ever so odd.

Scot-Michael: You said it, Elf.  First Barbie, now Batman.

Nicholas: I wonder who the devious prankster can be?

Advent 2023: Day 21: Paul David and Ginger

Paul David: Well, here we are; two new kids and the Advent Calendar.

Ginger: I know!  I'm a bit worried--we have a huge legacy to live up to.

Paul David: I was talking to Daphne earlier;  she said

the prize for her day was the hardest she ever had to put together.

Ginger: >Gulp< Maybe that means ours will be easy?

Paul David: Keep your fingers crossed.  Here we go.

Ginger: It doesn't look like there are too many pieces.

Paul David: Hey!  You were right!  Easy!

Ginger: It's Mrs. Claus on a snowboard!

Paul David: There you go, Nana Kringle, right in the thick of things.

Ginger: I want to learn to snowboard now!

Advent 2023: Day 20: Uli and Farrah

 

Uli: >Uuuf< Finally, last pie.

Farrah: Uli, you've planned such a huge dinner and made so many cookies, 

cakes, and pies for the holidays.  You must take a break, sweetie!

Farrah: Come and open the Advent calendar with me today.

Uli: Perhaps you are right. Vat day is?

Farrah: It's the 20th.  We're less than a week from Santa's visit!

Uli: Ach! I must make donuts to leave for Santa 

or Krampus vill visit!

Farrah: No, Uli! Calendar now.  Donuts later.

Uli: Okay.

Farrah: There's the door, right near the bottom.

Uli: To put together ve must follow recipe.

Farrah: I think you mean the instructions, sweetie.

Farrah: Well, isn't that a coincidence!

Cookies for Santa and a little dog and his food dish.

Uli: Nein! No dogs in kitchen!

Farrah: Ready and waiting for Santa.

What do you think, Uli?  Uli?  Now where has she gone?

Uli: Zzzzz..time to make ze donutssssszzzzzzz.....>snore<