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.
