Our Family Christmas was a lot of fun! It takes a “lot of stars to align” to make Xmas happen. The weather must cooperate, family members must be healthy and other commitments must be minimal. It all came together.
A special toast to your Mom. The “hostess with the mostest”. She brings all the pieces together including schedules, decorations, and yep, the food. She remains special.
It is obvious that your Mom and I need to find a bigger house. As the extended family continues to grow, we are going to run out of room to host Christmas.
Clearly the food item that was the biggest hit was egg rolls. If egg rolls remain on the menu, adjustments will have to be made for more pork, chicken and shrimp and less gluten free veggies. Of course I could get over-ruled on that because nobody ever asks me anyway.
The “gift exchange” was fun.
The most interesting gifts were adult coloring books, mood lights and Star Wars stuff.
Your Mom and I appreciate the “quality of life” gifts. You will find us at the movies, at our favorite restaurant, the Fireside Theater, or just sitting in a car wash!
Last night was the first snow of the season. 10 inches. Because this is a heavy vacation week, everything is in slow motion. A lot of people are off work and public schools are not in session. Usually by early morning, I hear the drone of snow-blowers from the neighbors. This morning? Nothing.
My stock in the Packers is slowly losing value. They a gasping as they limp into the playoffs.
Love,
Dad