We enjoyed our Christmas holiday. On Christmas Eve we went to my inlaws house and opened gifts with Handsome's (that's what I call my hubby) side of the family. My sister-in-laws sister was there which we weren't expecting, but we gave her one of her sisters gifts that she was happy with and my sister-in-law was happy that we had something for her too so she didn't feel left out. From there Handsome and I received a solid oak cutting board that his dad made for us. I got a small, but very heavy white metal dove to put in my rock garden outside. A beautiful bag that my mother in law made from a table runner. A M&M radio with head phones from one of my nieces (she knows I really like M&M's), a cute little basket with three didn't kinds of cinnamon in it, some cinnamon sticks, some basil and some poppy seeds. We had white chili and stew with cheesy, green chili cornbread and butternut chews and pumpkin bread for dessert.

On Christmas morning we opened our gifts. I got a kitchenaid mixer, a set of "white diamonds" perfume, bath bubbles, etc., some Victoria Secret's "Heavenly" perfume. A abalone heart shaped necklace that my twelve year old son put together for me, some chocolates from him also, a 2007 snowflake teddy from my five year old daughter and some chocolates from her too. Then Handsome's parents came to our house for breakfast. We had rib eye steaks with mushrooms and onions, eggs, and hot homemade biscuits, with hot spice tea and hot chocolate to drink.

We then went to my parents house for a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. We got a box of homemade goodies with assorted cookies in them. My mom also gave me a bracelet that she had. I got to spend quite a bit of time just visiting with my Mom after everyone had left and the kitchen was cleaned up.

All in all we (at least I did) had a terrific Christmas day.

Now, today though, it was back to work as usual plus extra work. Because of the Christmas holiday we had a ton of extra packaging to do to get sent on its way this afternoon. I also have to clean up my living room from the mess of yesterday. I did manage to clean the kitchen before we left for my parents house and it was oh so nice to come home to a clean kitchen at least.

 

I hope the rest of you enjoyed your day as much as I enjoyed my day and enjoyed my family and friends around.

Until next time:

                    Have a Blessed Day!!!

Donna