And just like that, it is all over. I have had so many wonderful things going on the past month that I thought maybe I would miss all of the excitement but, except for having one of my grand dogs here with me this week (and trips over to my daughter's house to check on the two kittens while she and her family are in Charleston for the week), things are pretty quiet and I find I am enjoying it. There are so many movies that I never had time for and a book that I have gotten into now that I have some time that I am actually savoring the "nothingness"! I will admit to looking ahead to Valentine's decor but, I love my Christmas still up for New Year's Eve so there will be no re-decorating until this weekend.
In any case, once again I failed to take many pictures. I spent Christmas Eve at daughter #3's home. We did an early church service and then home to make some cookies while mom and dad were busy whipping up a delicious dinner. We ate at a beautifully decorated table in a beautifully decorated home but, alas, I have no proof of any of that because I was just having too much fun to take out the camera.
Then on Christmas day, the whole family was able to gather back at Jen's house for appetizers, visiting and dinner.
After that wonderful day, we headed back to my house for dessert and presents. I didn't get a picture of the tree after everyone's gifts were there but I did get one along the way.
Jen always likes to throw in an extra gift for everyone after all of the others are opened. This year it was colored strobe lights that attach to your phone. It was actually a fun vibe when we all had them going. Just what every home needs. Lol
Somehow I missed a picture of the room before the piles of paper and boxes were picked up but, I did manage to wrangle all of my grand children together for a picture before any of them really put on PJs and got ready for bed. They were all very receptive to the Santa hats this year. It wasn't until I looked closely at this picture that I realized why...there are always a few! Lol And, Hannah was still modeling a robe she got as a gift but...we are all there together and this just doesn't happen often enough any more, so I will take it!
We had oh so many plans for the day after Christmas...until it got here and we were all just too lazy to even get dressed. We ended up spending a quiet day at home. We managed to squeeze in some time for a favorite-Michigan rummy-and, of course, hitting all of the leftover goodies from the previous two days.
And, of course as usually happens, it is over all too quickly and everyone has returned to their own lives and responsibilities...and my house is too quiet. I think I am headed outside with Hazel to take in some of this incredible December weather and, maybe clean a chaise lounge cushion or two while I'm at it. I'll let you know if anything exciting happens but my next time back may not be until I'm ready to share 2022's Valentine's decor. Stay safe and stay tuned...and a full, happy and healthy New Year to all!
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