Oh, the day started with a bang! I went out for a run/walk. My foot was a little sore so I decided to run 1 mile and then walk back. The chilly air felt fresh and great! We ate a small breakfast considering the rest of the day would be eating heavy foods! Mike decided to run to my dad's and so that left me to get the house in decent shape before loading up the gifts, the kids, some food, and head to my parents! I am so proud of Mike at how he takes on this running journey! He is doing wonderful! (He ran 10.3 miles!)
Got to dad's at 11 and the table was spread wide with Christmas plates and all decked out!!! Mom and dad always way out do themselves with the food menu!!! Serious! Mike thought that our end of the dinner table had a different menu than the other end, that's how many different foods there were! From steaks to fried oysters, sweet and mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, jellos, salad, warm rolls, roast, deviled eggs .... oh, even more! It tasted delicious! Thanks mom and dad for the great food!
We picked names with everyone, so after our multiple choice of desserts, we all got together in the living room and watched the fireplace wood burn as we opened our gifts. We gave mom and dad's gift first. (A luggage set, a Norwex mop, and dad a new deer drag rope.) We all received a lot but some favorites are: Hadassah got an Easy Bake from mom and she made some cookies this morning. She got lot's of girl things from Fanny Lynn and loves her boots and blanket! Matthew: diffidently his new remote control truck and helicopter!!! Mom gave each of the boys one of these and they are really neat! Ashlyn: a toy car and a musical toy that makes lots of sounds. Mike: a container to keep hunting clothes in with no scent and a pillow pet! Me: the new Honey brook cookbook and a new dress!!! Thanks everyone for everything!
We played games all afternoon, relaxed, and ate snacks! At 6:30, dad fired up the fryer with water and made king crab legs. Mom heated ribs. Ate homemade chips. Tons, tons of stuff.
It was a fun day! Thanks mom and dad for having the whole crew! Love you guys!
Here are some pictures of our Christmas gatherings ...
... Christmas Eve ...
... Christmas morning ...
... Second Christmas ...
We have New Years to look forward to yet before life goes back to normal! Yippee!
