Well the holidays have come to an end. What better time to post about them?
This year was filled with many new and exciting times for the hubbs and me. Multiple Christmases with the different families (my parents, his parents, my grandparents). Decor was certainly not of utmost importance. Our tree never had any ornaments on it, but that was because the cat kept trying to eat the tree and I didn't want to know how many ornaments he would try to eat.
Stockings went up without a hitch, though we have no fireplace, so we hung them from the furdown above our bar.
I also hung the traditional Christmas balls, which meant singing the traditional Christmas balls song while on the ladder. "Christmas balls, Christmas balls, I've got great big Christmas balls. String em up like Santa Claus, I've got Christmas balls." My dad is so proud, I'm sure.
We spent Christmas Eve with my family. Mom, Dad, bro, aunts, uncles, and cousins from my mom's side were all there as well. Went to the Zodiac Cafe at Neiman Marcus (which we've done every year since before I was born). Delicious lemon mousse. Later that evening my immediate family, and the Cobbs family (mom's sister) went Christmas caroling at an assisted living place near my grandparents' house. It was quite enjoyable since we are all musicians, and we had all 4 vocal parts represented.
Christmas day started at our apartment. Then we went to lunch at Hubby's parents house. His brother showed off his amazing talent with his new etch-a-sketch.
I would like to take the time to point out that in this picture my mother-in-law looks like Darth Vadar. (She's the one on the floor in front of the sofa.)
Then off to my grandparents for the 28734 hour present opening extravaganza! This sounds like a blast, but the sarcasm font has yet to be invented. After 4 hours of opening presents, and a few drinks, we went back to his parents' house to play games for the evening.
All in all, I would say the day was a success. I didn't eat or drink myself into oblivion which is a feat in itself.
Hallelujah, everybody say "cheese", Merry Christmas from the family!
