Christmas was wonderful!

Don and I had a wonderful Christmas holiday season! The time, money, and effort that was put in weeks before the main event, turned out to be worth all the hustle and bustle, and more than we could have ever dreamed of.

Dinner and time with my family, watching them opening the gifts we had purchased, laughing and playing with Alexxis and her toys made our day spectacular! It was wonderful not receiving anything in return except their time and company on Christmas Eve. There were no disappointments and no expectations... just sharing in the merriment of memories that we were creating together.

Later in the evening and upon returning home, we were blessed with the presence of good friends. A short visit from Jim and Rosella, but a delightful one, full of laughter, genuine caring and well wishes, and promises of getting together in the new year.

Unfortunately, Sheila and Dennis came by but didn't stop. I had sent Don out to get some soda to drink and when they came by they didn't see the truck so thought maybe we weren't at home. I was here and the lights were on... but in there tiredness of the day they'd spent with their families... a telephone call from them confirmed this and we all had a good laugh over it.

Christmas morning was spent browsing online and lounging for a bit before preparing to make the trek to Don's mom's. Having time to spend by ourselves going to and from created just the right balance for the day. At Don's mom's we visited with family and friends, had a light lunch, and enjoyed more well wishes for the new year. In the mid-afternoon, we said our "Thank you's" for the wonderful lunch, the company, and gifts we received, and set out for traveling to Dennis and Sheila's.

We arrived there safely, without any mishaps. It rained and even gift wrapped in white garbage bags, tied with red closures, and adorned with boxs appeared feasitive in the bed of the pick up truck, LOL! But, everything arrived in one piece and dry!!!
Shortly after arriving, setting up some of our contribution to the Christmas dinner, Sheila's son BJ and his family arrived. It was a blessing to see her 3 yr. old grandson, Zachary, open and delight in opening his Christmas presents. We enjoyed a wonderful meal and one another's company for hours... even while cleaning up afterwards. We talked more about our plans to spend New Year's Eve together. Don and I will be spending the night there and Sheila and I will be preparing a Sausage Gravy and Buscuit breakfast in the morning. A little after 8 we set out for home, warm, dry, and with that warm, fuzzy feeling that only time spent with family and friends can bring!

Once home again, we got things situated in the house, put on our pj's and snuggled ourselves in with a glass of wine. A perfect way to say farewell to the last several days!