Christmas 2018!

Christmas Eve day arrived with us finishing wrapping, a few errands, prep work for the broccoli slaw, cleaning house, baking a pecan pie, do-ahead mashed potatoes, stripping beds, laundry, etc. Carolyn arrived with AA about 4:00 p.m. We had a wonderful Christmas Eve with friends and cuz Carolyn at the River House (Maureen and Hugh), Candle Light church service (9:00 p.m.) and delicious homemade ham dinner. We were sleepy so bed time was at 11:00 p.m.!

Carolyn and AA baked cookies!

I made a homemade pecan pie:

Sausage and egg (with lots of veggies) breakfast casserole:

Citrus fruit is starting to ripen, lemons, limes and Justin's grapefruit:

Christmas morning was a happy time seeing AA's face light up with new fun games: her Nintendo Switch, old fashioned record player and original Dungeons and Dragons (from her Aunt Carolyn). She also received new Nerf guns, Lego set. From my Mom, her Nana, she has new L.L. Bean slippers and a plaid hoodie. 
I made homemade broccoli slaw, Ford made fudge and peanut brittle.
The afternoon was a lovely gathering hosted by Cathy and Werner, dinner and seeing lots of grown kids and little kids (missed Justin due to being sick, and Kilee). Especially happy to see Miss Cara and little Pearl! Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year with all the blessing, prosperity and goodness you may receive and give to others in 2019!❤️

Having Carolyn with us makes the day even more special!

Handing out presents!

Dungeons and Dragons from Carolyn:

AA's stocking stuffers:

Making broccoli slaw:

Cathy and Pearl:

AA, Mila, Avery and Dylan:

AA received many gifts, a Michael Jackson album, purse, gift cards, bathrobe, etc. 

Merry Christmas!