So glad that we could be together for dinner on Christmas Eve, we talked and ate and just enjoyed being together.
Of course, after the turkey dinner, when we could eat again, there was the dessert table.
Jan left early to get back home in daylight and limit exposure. Isaac went to work. Jake stuck around into the evening, and he and Jill tolerated Irene and I as we watched what has become our own little tradition, the classic "Christmas On Sesame Street" We love it. For us it is ageless. As we always do, we turned the lights down and lit the nativity pyramid.
Oh, and Tom fell asleep on the couch.
Eventually Jake, Jill and Irene left to go to their respective homes and Tom and I found an OK Christmas movie to watch, "Jingle Jangle".
Christmas morning we reconvened at Jill's house, where we opened well filled stockings before having our traditional brunch.
We had a wonderful day full of lively conversation, an abundance of gifts lovingly shared, stories to tell. and more good food to eat.
After we departed for our own homes later in the afternoon, we met up again with the California Reeders for a Zoom gathering. It was a good conclusion to a full family day.
We feel very fortunate to have been able to share this Christmas with our loved ones. We will feel the warm glow for days to come.
What a wonderful day. And now, here's to a New Year, emphasis on NEW.
ReplyDeletehow great to be with family. we were alone together but did share greetings via phone calls and emails.
ReplyDeleteYou make things into a piece of sculpture like your dessert table photo. As is sometimes said it looks too good to eat.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good Christmas, Linda. Your table in the previous post looks so beautiful. Blessings to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family portrait! We're all looking forward to better moments in 2021.
ReplyDeleteTake care, stay well!
So glad you could enjoy the day with your family. That dessert table looked like a real groaning board.
ReplyDeleteFablous day for you. That dessert table would be my ruination. Ha...
ReplyDeleteAnd a lovely time was had by all! Lovely photos of your family together. And the dessert table, Oh my!
ReplyDeleteLooking good and that dessert table looks just yummy! Tell Tom that his sweater is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteThanks. That sweater came straight from the Dale factory store in Norway where we picked it off the rack ourselves. Yes, it is special.
DeleteOh my, I need to head out to get myself something sweet, after looking at that dessert table. Thank you for being such a good friend for so many years now. I wish you the happiest of years ahead. :-)
ReplyDeleteI just loved seeing all your photos, Linda. That family photo should be framed. Your dessert dish had me salivating. Wow! They are gorgeous!
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