12-25-22 REINDEER GAMES!
Today was very full of all sorts of gifts and love and moments but as I tuck in, I can say that the most fun was playing games at the end of the night with Bill, Rae-Anne and Ashlée. First was Disney villains Sorry and then a Rudolph Christmas game similar but better than Snakes and Ladders, both of which involved drinking and fun and it was great to share the moment with these family members that involved so many loud voices and belly laughs.
The day began with Sawyer snuggling in to wake me up from a terrible sleep. It was time, Santa had been here. We all settled in to open presents taking time to acknowledge the giver. I was spoiled as usual and enjoyed seeing what others got, especially R&R getting birdhouses made by their boys. The highlights were Bono book from Ash and The incredible addition to my Stephen King collection crafted by Rae, created by Addison and painted by Roger. I can’t wait to add it to my bookshelf. I also received the fanciest rubber gloves ever that I can’t wait to use at work. There was so much more and I was happy to get breakfast made for all. This was Rosemary Maple Bacon, banana bread from Diana and Breakfast loaves as well as toast with Cinnamon spread. Everyone seemed full and happy and there were snacks through the day. I really do like coming up with something new each year
Emmy showed up and then I went home to shovel and feed Missy. Came back to pack up and all go for a walk in the Community Forest to Mistletoe Lane. It was long and the kids were amazing. The older ones took great pleasure kicking trees to knock the snow down. Jesse and Nesta, owners of Arby’s and their family, along with Jen and Cherry from the Philippines who I love working with, joined us and we all had a lovely long March through he decorated forest.
I stopped to pick up Mom open the way back and then off to get Judy, Roger’s mom , for dinner as well. We had a delicious turkey dinner thanks to all the hands involved and then there was puzzling and visiting before I brought the Grandma Polar Express tour to drive the ladies home . Once back was when the games and fun truly began for me 🙂
It seems my snow peeps had a few family members over that couldn’t handle their alcohol
Oh, I forgot Emmy’s present from her cousins that made me laugh
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