We had a wonderful day yesterday, although daddy is still gone and it was a little rough on the kids.  He will be home for Christmas.  I can't complain as a military wife.  He has been home for all three births, home for all major holidays, minus Thanksgiving this year except two or three Easter's he's missed.  Of course, though, I cannot count the birthdays and anniversaries he's missed, but I will focus on our blessings.

We have our neighbors for dinner and two friends that just moved back to Japan so we had a nice day.  It was quiet but fun.  A little strange not being able to watch the parade.  I was hoping to tape it last night but I didn't for some reason.  It started at eleven pm our time.  I will have to remember to do that next year to watch it the day after Thanksgiving here. 

Our dinner consisted of:

Turkey w/dressing and gravy

Ham

Mashed potatoes

Green Bean Casserole

Rolls

Cranberries

Baked Yams

For dessert we had:

apple pie

pumpkin pie

chocolate pie

berry pie

I'm thankful for all the wonderful leftovers that we may enjoy for several days-no cooking while I decorate!!  Yeah!!

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas season!!