Isn't this a lovely variegated poinsettia?
I invited a cousin who is single to spend Christmas Eve with us at home. Daughter L's boyfriend was also able to join us. I made a simple baked chicken dish that everyone enjoyed. It was a relaxing evening. My cousin and I caught up with old times and a lot of family gossip. Our ears are still ringing!
We spent Christmas Day with husband M's extended family. His older sister always entertains. Everyone was happily in attendance except for poor daughter L and her boyfriend. They were unable to attend as they were sick, especially L. Son K decided it was time to hand down some of his old toys to the younger generation. K has a lot of nice toy cars, model cars, remote control, etc. He still could not part with a few special models, lol. The kids seemed to enjoy playing with K's 'dusted-up' old toys more than the brand new ones they received. I suspect K's toys were less 'educational'.
While we were gone L said her old piano teacher dropped by the house to wish her a Merry Christmas. It was a nice surprise.
The malls were packed with Boxing Day shoppers yesterday. Your best bet was to stay out of the jammed parking lots. The spring-like weather surely encouraged people to be out and about. Last year this time we were suffering from a terrible ice-storm and many people lost power to their homes for days, even weeks. My cousin who we saw on Christmas Eve decided to drop off some of her special pork rib dish that she knew we loved.
And so that's it for another year.
We spent Christmas Day with husband M's extended family. His older sister always entertains. Everyone was happily in attendance except for poor daughter L and her boyfriend. They were unable to attend as they were sick, especially L. Son K decided it was time to hand down some of his old toys to the younger generation. K has a lot of nice toy cars, model cars, remote control, etc. He still could not part with a few special models, lol. The kids seemed to enjoy playing with K's 'dusted-up' old toys more than the brand new ones they received. I suspect K's toys were less 'educational'.
While we were gone L said her old piano teacher dropped by the house to wish her a Merry Christmas. It was a nice surprise.
The malls were packed with Boxing Day shoppers yesterday. Your best bet was to stay out of the jammed parking lots. The spring-like weather surely encouraged people to be out and about. Last year this time we were suffering from a terrible ice-storm and many people lost power to their homes for days, even weeks. My cousin who we saw on Christmas Eve decided to drop off some of her special pork rib dish that she knew we loved.
And so that's it for another year.
16 comments:
Sounds like a fun packed few days. Glad your son was able to part with some of his reasures and give them to the next generation. Valerie
Hello Christine, surely you had a wonderful Christmas with good food, friends and family. Fantastic. Lovely photo. Best wishes
Sounds like you had a good time. Sorry to hear that your daughter and her boyfriend were too ill the party on Christmas.
Beautiful flowers!!
Sounds like it was a nice Christmas minus your daughter and her boyfriend being ill! I hope they are much better. Now we count down to the New Year!
We don't have boxing day down here, but people act like we do anyway
I hope y'all had a great Christmas and that 2015 is the best year yet for you and your family.
Rick
Sounds like you had a great couple of days.
That was very good of your son to pass on his toys to younger family members. I bet they really enjoyed them. For some reason, kids always seem to like hand-me-down toys. Best wishes for the new year.
This year absolutely flew by! I'm glad you had such a great visit with family. Gossiping like that is fun sometimes. :)
What a coincidence! I have that same variegated poinsettia at our house. Our neighbor gave it to us. I have in on my header for the Christmas week.
Beautiful Poinsettia Christine.
I enjoyed reading your holiday recap very much. Thanks for sharing your news.
And yes another year has nearly passed I wonder what adventures 2015 will offer.
Hugs
Peggy xxxxx
Sorry they were sick, glad you had fun with your cousin.
We had some after Christmas sales here too, as it's the second biggest shopping day of the year, where I live. Love the deals, not the crowds.
I sure miss extended family celebrations like the old days! Thanks for sharing yous!
What beautiful poinsettias! I'm sorry your daughter and her boyfriend were ill. I'm glad you had such a nice holiday overall! How sweet of your son to give away some of his toys. I probably should give away more things myself...
Happy you had a good time, Christine aand how lovely of that piano teacher to pop by. Hope L is feeling better by now too! :) And, one can't go wrong with chicken, right? :)
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