Not truly because we haven't given the kids ours gifts. This year Deane is getting some preschool type decorations for the theatre room which we will put up one of these nights. Since he doesn't understand it, it's not really a problem to wait. And of course, Kate has no idea. But...they understand that we love them and we do....A LOT!
Frye Christmas was a week ago. The night before Christmas Eve was at Joe's Trattoria and the kids were wild. There were too many of us. We left a bit earlier than most and after getting the kids down, Chris and I drank some wine and talked about the future with Dad. This is certainly a time of transition for all of us, but we have so much to look forward to. We all have potential on our own, but it seems it should be limitless as a group.
Christmas Eve was very laid back. We spent the day with Mom, Dad, and Nicole at their house, just hanging out. Deane loved all of the time with family. Lee family Christmas Eve was at the church hall this year as we've just outgrown Mom's house. There were about 60 of us. A highlight for me was that Garrett and Alicia came back so we got to meet Baby Eden and see Bodhi. Deane was a bit aggressive, but he has some Lee cousins that can take it up a notch. We didn't escape without a head injury, but it turned out ok. We played a little cards later that night, but were tired. Kate is sleeping like a champ 6.5, 7, & 8 hours each night at Mom's house.
Christmas Day included egg casserole (Mary's recipe), Mass, visiting with Lee's, Harry & David Chicken Pie for lunch, and prepping for dinner. Jen and Andy got there about 3 and we snacked, opened gifts, ate our dinner and relaxed. Nicole was preparing to leave for London. She leave tomorrow from Chicago and thus we didn't do much after the kids were down and Andy and Jen left. Chris and I went to bed by 10.
Having a bonus weekend day for this holiday was great and gave us the opportunity to leisurely get up and pack up and get home. I finished the book I was reading, The Dissapearance of Katharina Linden. We unpacked, assembled toys, act yummy leftovers, and are now watching TV and relaxing. ....Another Christmas is a memory.
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