( Making up for my lack of photos lately…)Above, my view from the couch while relaxing on Wednesday.
Below, Christmas Eve buffet with some of my favorite people… the in-laws. Thanks, Ron and Haley!
After dinner, we met my parents downtown at a gorgeous old church for a community carol sing.It was freezing cold, so they passed out blankets….
(I wish I had photos of the exterior. Maybe I’ll head down there and take photos some time soon.)
Christmas morning: the boys opened stockings at home before we all headed down the road to my parents’.Delicious breakfast: quiche, cinnamon rolls, fruit salad, hot cider.The reading of the Christmas story by the grandkids.Much gift unwrapping: Drake built a stomp rocket for the boys. Ilex sketched a beautiful bird and framed it.Homemade cookie dough, jam, goodies, dried apples. Shannon and Ben purchased soccer balls for needy kids in the boys’ names.
Grandpa and Grandma bought the grandkids a Wii (GASP!). Lots of thoughtfulness wrapped up so beautifully.
Togetherness: Drake and Casey playing their guitars.
Ivy and Luke playing with animals in a barn. Levi snuggling with his sick Ilex on the couch.
Dinner, glorious dinner: Smoked turkey, ham, bread dressing, garlic potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts, homemade bread, candied yams, lime creme souffle, and sparkling cider.
Tradition: A family walk just before sunset. Invigorating fresh air.
And games and dessert, of course. Good times.
