It's not over yet--only the second day!--but here's a pictorial roundup of our celebration thus far.
A few days ago we caroled with some of the members of our church choir. We went to several houses in our neighborhood and several homes of shut-ins. Out of 9 houses, one didn't answer, and one said "thanks but no thanks." I guess a success rate of 7 out of 9 is not bad. 
We got our tree a couple of weeks ago at a nearby tree farm and orchard. It had to wait a week to get decorated until we had more help.
The bonus kid is a friend of Evan's.
All done!
Poetically, on tree-decorating day we got a dusting of snow!
We started Christmas Day with Divine Service at 10:00 a.m. instead of our normal two services at 8:30 and 11:00. Then we came home, had lunch and let the cantor have a very short cantor's nap. Then, gift opening!
New briefcase!
Trevor and Caitlin demonstrating one of the Four Loves.
New Wii U game
Hillbilly Elegy (the book, not the guy)
Pajamagrams and a set of cocktail syrups
Copper mugs for Moscow Mules!
Bamboo cooking spoons.
Trevor went to great lengths to get me this book. I was introduced to Dinah Craik last year by a friend. I enjoyed the book I read (Olive) and added more Craik to my wish list, but apparently her books are not easy to come by. Trevor had this specially printed and shipped from overseas. Thank you, Trevor!
As for Willard, he got a new pillow and several tasty treats.
After present opening we went for a family walk. It was windy but not cold. I wore short sleeves!
Then, drinks on the deck. On Christmas Day! Nice work, Oklahoma.
Supper was oven-baked brisket, green beans, potato salad, and cole slaw with Texas wine and brownies a la mode and cranberry-apple pie for dessert.
We wrapped up the day by introducing the kids to The Waltons pilot episode, "The Homecoming."
Merry Christmas!
2 comments:
Days to treasure. :-)
Yes. :*)
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