Ice Storm 2005 - Gardner finally zonks out after riding around to look at it all for an hour.
Gardner at the live nativity, Dec. 22nd....just look at those sheep, buddy!
Yes, that's a live mule. And yes, that's Gardner RIDING it.
Has SOMEBODY been eating sugar cookies with red icing??


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