On Christmas Eve we had Justin's Mom, Dad, and brother over. Justin and I prepared a ton of food and most of it is sitting in our fridge now. We had WAY to much. We chatted and ate and opened a few presents. Justin got a tool holding thingy with little thingy's inside and I got some decorative dress forms for my house.
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Later in the afternoon Brian and Elizabeth went up to Ladysmith, and the rest of us had turkey at the Lindoff's. Auntie Carol always makes a great meal, and food just keeps coming out of the kitchen. Just when we think the meal and dessert is finished, and we're relaxing, out come snacks. Oy vay. Usually the parents try to sing the prayer while the kids(meaning the cousins and me, who are all in our 20's-30's) snicker under our eyelashes. This year we skipped the singing and w.jpg)
ent right to the reading of the Christmas story. Dennis brings out his father's bible that has seen many a year, and has lots of little notes in the margins, and we all pass the bible around the table and read a couple of verses. One tradition we did miss was the de-robing of Dennis. Usually turkey makes a person tired, but for some reason Dennis always gets hyper. This usually leads to an impromptu strip tease done to the "Blues Brothers," but not this year. We were all very relaxed.
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Brian loving his new game
The evening ended early so I took some food to Dayna's and watched a movie with her. I thought about staying home, since it was Christmas Eve but Justin just wa.jpg)
nted to play video games. So off I went.
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nted to play video games. So off I went.This morning Justin and I got up at 8am and opened our stockings and gif.jpg)
ts. Justin got a new bathrobe and a bowling shirt made by moi, and I got some slippers, a business card holder, and gift cards.
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ts. Justin got a new bathrobe and a bowling shirt made by moi, and I got some slippers, a business card holder, and gift cards.After we finished at our house we went to Dad's for the traditional .jpg)
quiche breakfast with the Lindoff's. Dad always makes a couple of choices and they are soooo good. After breakfast the Lindoff's left and we stayed and opened gifts. The gifts of choice this year were gift cards, except Brian got a video game.
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quiche breakfast with the Lindoff's. Dad always makes a couple of choices and they are soooo good. After breakfast the Lindoff's left and we stayed and opened gifts. The gifts of choice this year were gift cards, except Brian got a video game.Later in the afternoon Brian and Elizabeth went up to Ladysmith, and the rest of us had turkey at the Lindoff's. Auntie Carol always makes a great meal, and food just keeps coming out of the kitchen. Just when we think the meal and dessert is finished, and we're relaxing, out come snacks. Oy vay. Usually the parents try to sing the prayer while the kids(meaning the cousins and me, who are all in our 20's-30's) snicker under our eyelashes. This year we skipped the singing and w.jpg)
ent right to the reading of the Christmas story. Dennis brings out his father's bible that has seen many a year, and has lots of little notes in the margins, and we all pass the bible around the table and read a couple of verses. One tradition we did miss was the de-robing of Dennis. Usually turkey makes a person tired, but for some reason Dennis always gets hyper. This usually leads to an impromptu strip tease done to the "Blues Brothers," but not this year. We were all very relaxed..jpg)
All in all it was a great Christmas spent with family and friends. It is my favorite time of year. I hope everyone else had a great day too!
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Brian loving his new game
3 comments:
Awesome Blog entry Tricia...your Christmas looked very cozy, family around who love you and lots of great food!
Interesting observation you were more relaxed following turkey at Dennis & Carol's...I can only deduct it might've had something to do with Dennis withholding the infamous derobing!!!!...many giggles just feeling the relief of the masses! HAHAHAHA
Fun Christmas! Great pics! Sounds like you all had a good time.
Can't wait to see your New Year's entry... what are your plans? We're hanging out with friends, and it's the first time since we got married that we haven't planned to go to the island... I think that might change again next year - we are missing the fun GT crowd already, and NY's hasn't even happened!
Hurray for Christmas!
I couldn't believe how relaxed everything was after dinner that night. I think it was because Dennis got a new video for christmas and was excited to show everyone!
It was good times, can't wait until next year~
elisa
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