The weather has been unseasonable warm here lately and we have had Spring like weather for the past week. I was afraid it was going to rain but the sun continues to shine. It is almost too warm for this time of year but we are thankful for the good weather since so many others are having a bad time with it.
How was your Christmas? I hope it was as nice as ours. My parents, Chris, and Caroline all came over last Monday and stayed in a condo. It was a nice 3 bedroom with an oceanview. We spent alot of time over there with them. Christmas Eve, the kids went with them to Broadway at the Beach and walked around while Bill and I did some last minute shopping for groceries. We all went to Mass at 6:00 (including Bill's parents) and then went back to the condo. Chris and I put our casseroles together for Christmas dinner and Chris and Bryanna made cookies. We did not get home until around 11:30 and then Bill and I were up until after 2:00 while Bill did some last minute wrapping.
Christmas morning, I had set my alarm for 6:00 because everyone was coming over between 8 am and 9 am. Well, I got up at 6, turned my alarm off and went back to bed until 7:30. Thankfully I got up and got in the shower, took care of the dogs, and started getting my breakfast together. Before I knew it, Bill's parents were here at about 8:30. Bill and the kids were still sound asleep. I woke everyone up and got them going and before I knew it, my family was here. Now Caroline, who does not get up until after 12:00 on days she does not have school, was bright eyed and wide awake at 9 AM. It was a Christmas miracle! I made a continental breakfast of fruit, danish, and cinnamon rolls so that everyone could serve themselves except the Dads who wanted to be served. Anyway, we opened our stockings and presents and had a fun time. Bryanna finally got her orange cell phone and orange iPod and Andrew got an electric guitar. He will start lessons on Jan. 8th. I really can't remember what all Caroline got, I know we got her seat covers, floor mats, and other things for her car. Chewy got a little gray elephant with a nice tail to chew on and Snickers got some rawhide chews.
We went over to Bill's parents for Christmas dinner and had a real nice time. We had all contributed to the meal and had way too much food cooked but it was good. The rest of the day was spent napping, watching TV, and talking. Also, my 2 cousins, Pam and Patti had sent my mom and dad a digital frame for Christmas and they downloaded family pictures into it. Some of the pictures were old and some were new. I have to say, that was their favorite gift. We all enjoyed looking at the pictures. Thank you to Pam and Patti!
Yesterday (the 26th) Bill and I had our marriage blessed at our church. We basically got remarried but by our priest. It was a very special ceremony and we had our attendants back for an encore performance. Caroline as the maid of honor and Bill's Dad as the best man. After the ceremony, we all went to Burro Loco for a Mexican lunch and our priest, Monsignor Roth, came with us. He is such a special man and has so many stories to tell. Afterwards, Chris and Caroline had to head home but mom and dad stayed so we are going to spend the day with them.
It has been a very special Christmas and hope yours was special as well. We are suppose to go the Elgin for New Year's so I hope that works out. See you in 2009!
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