I Love Christmas! This year I woke up early like an excited little girl. My Papa was in the kitchen preparing food, but the rest of the house was quiet as I tip toed out of my room. I placed Tom's stocking under his bed, but decided against waking him and my cousin Evan. Instead I went to shower so I could get in and out of the bathroom before it was in demand.
By the time I was cleaned up there was movement, so with a hug and "Merry Christmas" for everyone I welcomed Christmas day. I grabbed Tom and pulled him into the living room where we opened our stockings from each other. I was having so much fun opening pressies until I pulled out the plastic white mouse that made me scream, boys... honestly.
As we were finishing I began to smell brunch wafting down the hall. On Christmas morning we always have quiche, sausage, bacon, an assortment of fruit, cinnamon rolls, mimosa's/box fizz, juices and this year we even had home made bread. We enjoyed our food by the tree, then got down to business.
Present opening starts with stockings from Santa, which he now just does for the kids. I'm glad to still be considered one of the young ones. Next is always searching the tree for our ornaments with gifts inside. I was already feeling spoiled at this point, and we hadn't even touched the wrapped presents.
My Uncle Charles was not able to join us until early afternoon so we decided to slowly open the gifts so there would be some left when he arrived. About half way through we took a break for Tom and I to Skype his family, which gave my Papa time to prepare and start baking the prime rib for our evening meal. I also made nibbles at this time; devils on horseback and smoked salmon on toasted baguette. Just as our our break was coming to the end my uncle arrived.
Then it was time for more presents. We were seriously spoiled this year, as we usually are. Thank you Grami and Papa, and the rest of the family.
Our evening meal included Caesar salad, twice baked potatoes, prime rib and green beans. I couldn't finish my plate, although I wished I could.
After our meal unfortunately my cousins had to leave, but that did leave more dessert for me! We had apple and marionberry pies along with cheesecake to choose from. I was stuffed like a turkey, but made room for a small sample of all three.
Filled up and happy I watched Christmas day come to an end.
Love
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