Christmas Stockings - Christmas Eve

Stocking hung and filled

The stockings are hung and filled - waiting and anticipating the arrival of most honored guests. My kids are coming to celebrate Christmas. It's a day I look so forward to. A day of family, a day of giving, a day of feast, a day of celebration. It would be complete if all of us could be here - but, those out of town can't possibly make it. But, they are in our hearts and they feel our love hopefully from here.

Before presents opened

Pies are made, potatoes and beats are on to boil, ham will be ready to go in soon. The rest will all follow.

It's a time of love and excitement. It's a time of reminiscence and memories. It's a time of happiness and care.

Christmas Eve:

Before presents opened -art two

My family all made it here, in spite of the nasty blizzard. I had quite the upset thinking that my boy and his bride would not make it here. Mostly didn't want them to get into a hazardous situation. But, all was well.

The traditional view from above
After the opening of gifts -
Rustie said we should get a garbage bag
I told her that we need to leave it for the picture

Had an amazing family dinner and on to the fun of opening the gifts. It was so much fun. My final gift was quite the surprise - can't tell you now - it's still a secret!!! Maybe tomorrow. Tomorrow I'll finish cleaning up - got one load of dishes done and just some pans and such. Too tired to think about it now. My feet hurt, my eyes are heavy. It's been a long and glorious day.

To those who read this - I wish you all the most amazing of holidays - Merry Christmas. May you spend time with the ones you hold dearest, may you feel the happiness and laughter that comes from love.

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