Christmas 2011
This year's celebration was a joyful event!
This Christmas Eve was the year that our married children
spent quality time with the In-Laws.
For the first time in 30 years, Doug really wanted to include some remembrances of my childhood Christmas celebrations. Doug, Oliver & I ended up dining out at La Costa Restaurant, where we savored Mexican cuisine, Tamales in particular. I had spent the day cooking in preparation for all the kids & grandchildren on Christmas Day so I was especially grateful to have a night off...It was fabulous! After Dinner, we decided to go see the latest Mission Impossible movie...very action packed. Then, we came back to our house to follow a 30 year family tradition...the opening of one gift...always PJ's.
On Christmas morning, Oliver came over, we exchanged gifts and had cinnamon rolls for breakfast. Shortly thereafter, Doug & I attended a church service to pause and reflect on the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who is the reason for the season. Later in the afternoon, all the kids, grandchildren, & some extended family came over to celebrate.
Excitement was in the air...Children make Christmastime so Magical!
We ate a wonderful Christmas feast, exchanged gifts, enjoyed dessert and family time together.
It was a memorable occasion and one that our family always looks forward to with fondness!
I ADORE this season because people always seem to be Kinder, Gentler & more Loving!
As 2012, fast approaches, may we carry the spirit of this season throughout the New Year!
1 comment:
Another beautiful painting to depict Christmas and a lovely post of your celebration. You seem like the most wonderful mother and wife ever! I'm so happy for your very Merry Christmas. Mine was lovely too with my husband. We actually watched MI3 that week too. Loved it and all the action.
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