Christmas came so quickly this year! School wasn’t out until December 21, and then we went skiing on Saturday. Sunday we had plans with friends (boys shooting rifles, girls making candles) and a bonfire with family that evening. And then it was Christmas Eve!
We came home and ate our traditional apple pie… but changed up what we watched. Normally we watch the original Grinch Who Stole Christmas and send them to bed. But older kids with later bedtimes and an early church service meant we had time for Home Alone. Our favorite part is to watch them laugh and laugh at the pranks.
Jim got new ski poles “in” his stocking! JT had them hidden in his room and delivered them to Jim’s stocking when he went downstairs ahead of us Christmas morning. It’s nice to have good helpers in the house!
Jim thoughtfully replaced my broken Rae Dunn Blessings coffee mug. 🙂
And then the gifts…
We had a breakfast of scones and yogurt/fruit bowls and lounged until it was time to go to Grandpa and Grandma Cole’s house for brunch at 11. There we feasted on cinnamon rolls, Swedish pancakes, egg and veggie bake, sausages, fruit, and fudge. Yummmmm.
After a gift opening and more hanging out, we went back to our house to regroup for party two: dinner at Grandma and Grandpa Keene’s house at 4. Haley pointed out awhile ago that this year, for the first time ever, we didn’t have to get in a car on Christmas. 🙂
We ate a lovely prime rib, potatoes, green beans, orange salad, rolls, and deviled eggs dinner and then opened gifts and “stockings” (aka gift bags full of goodies).
JT got a telescope! He set it up in his room and we’re anxiously awaiting a clear night sky. We managed to get a nice family photo too before going for an evening walk and settling in back home for the night.
Merry Christmas to all! And to all a good night.
The Keene Family 