As part of our family’s Christmas traditions, I shop, bake, decorate, and create homemade greeting cards. I am always up for adding something new to the list.
My son Kelly figured he would receive a Playstation 4, but he still expressed over the top happiness when receiving his gifts. That’s when I had an idea…
Kelly jumped for joy, but what happened to his feet? His new snow pants need a hem.
Then my daughter Courtney jumped!
My sister Patty joined in the fun!
Danny really got into it!
I was grateful I that didn’t fall. I said grateful. Not graceful.
It’s a WILD new family tradition!
Imagine what we’ll do when 2014 arrives.
Disclaimer: We are trained professional leapers. Don’t try this at home.
Are your holidays hopping along?
Susie Lindau's Wild Ride 
Looks like you had a fun Christmas! Hop your way into 2014!!
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We did! It was the best ever! I hope yours was wonderful too. 🙂 We are hopping right into my daughter’s birthday today!
I’m heading down the mountains today and can get your card out this afternoon! It just might make it before New Years!
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Ha ha, brilliant pics. Happy New Year, Susie.
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Thanks Emma! Happy New Year to you! I hope we all make great leaps in 2014!!!
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Delightful photos.
[Would it count as a leap if I told you that on Christmas Day I played hopscotch? It’s sort of leaping… ]
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Absodanglutely!!!
Thanks so much and Happy New Year to you!
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And a Happy & Healthy New Year to you, too!
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I want one of those Santa aprons for Christmas next year, Susie! Great leaps! I need to practice!
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I’ll let you know if I see them anywhere Cathy! Check online.
Start leaping! It is a joyous act… 🙂
Happy New Year!
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love the leaping tradition! Hope you have even wilder New Years! Gonna swim again this year? Too ccccooollllddd for me!
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Hahaha! Me too! I think we’ll be leaping next Christmas.
I’m thinking about taking the plunge again. It won’t be nearly as cold with a high of 45. The water temp will be the same. We’ll see!!!
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That does look like a fun new tradition! Love the santa apron and the Red Bull video! 🙂
Happy New Year, Susie!
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Thanks Denise! I thought I would give our trainers a shout. 🙂
Happy New Year to you! I hope 2014 brings you joy and happiness!
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This is fantastic! Love the leaping… a great idea 🙂
http://snarksense.wordpress.com/2013/12/28/jingle-all-the-way/
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Thanks for taking a leap with us! You’ll have to try it next year!
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I will, it’s great!
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And no stuntmen were hired? Nice!
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Hahaha! And no one was hurt in the making of this blog post. Whew!
Thank you Paul and Happy New Year!
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And no one was hurt? You guys are good! I love the exuberance! Happy New Year, Susie. I hope it is just amazing!
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I was really nervous, since I had a couple of surgeries this summer. I hadn’t jumped yet. It gave me the courage to go out and play tennis today! It’s all good. I’ve healed up pretty dang well.
Happy New Year to you! Thank you!
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Jumping of Joy – just brilliant … and you’re all very good on jumping. I wish you all only the Best for 2014!!!! Thanks for 2013.
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Thank you for taking the Wildest Ride ever with me Viveka! Seeding you lots of joy and love and good health in the New Year!
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I don’t want to umm . . jump the gun by saying this but, you guys seem a little umm . . jumpy. I guess you got the jump on 2014, huh? Okay . . I’m done. Almost.
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Like little jumping beans!!!!
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Wishing you a jumping fun start to 2014 🙂
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