We celebrated an early Christmas dinner last night for the kids heading to New Jersey tonight. My adopted son Logan, his girlfriend Erin and Logan's younger brother Cade will be driving straight thru. With one of the dogs of course.
Now we finally took our family pictures for everyone. I really do love instant gratification. Erin needed a passport style photo for an application, done. Printed and received. And they all got the family picture. And all but two of the dogs were with us. Busy for sure. The little dogs all chose a lap to curl up on and the big dude tried to get them to come run with him. Mulled wine, egg nog and Chinese food. Mulled wine sure made the house smell yummy.
My daughter is flying out to New Jersey on the 26th. 20 minutes from where the rest of the crew will be. They promise to rescue her from terminal boredom and bring her some real coffee. I guess micro-waved instant coffee just won't work. She'll be staying at her grandmothers with her Dad. And sleeping on the sofa. My mother in law is a tad eccentric. Just a little. Her idea of a fun day is drinking tea and watching tv. My sister also promises to rescue her. Another 20 minutes away. But she will be cold. We're buying her warm boots today. Warm clothes we have covered from our Orlando days. Much colder in Orlando.
Have an awesome day!
9 comments:
Hi Beachgirl,
Those are wonderful pictures. It gladdens my heart to see family pictures like them. You sure are a marvelous family where love abounds and relationship are closely knit. May you all enjoy the very best of the holiday season. May the Lord grant you all of your fondest wishes in your heart. May you all be always united in love and warm relationship free from any storm or tempest in life. God bless you all. Have a warm and cozy holiday in the US.
beautiful family portrait Carol.
i want to wish you and your family a safe and blessed holiday season. HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Hi, Beach Girl, and thanks for your visit and comment on my blog. ;o)
I hope you and your family have a blessed and joyous Christmas!
Hugs,
Diane
You're so lucky to have so many kids around. We'll be having a sober holiday this year, as you know, but hopefully there will be some light-heartedness around. Merry Christmas, Carol.
Everyone looks really happy!
Merry christmas and a happy new year :)
A family photo in front of the tree... A tradition for us for over 20 years. Have yourself a great Christmas! :-)
How was everyones weekend?
I bought my daughter new boots, a new purse (the one she wanted was on sale at a great price), and new jeans. I way spoil these kids. Last night we grocery shopped with care for everyones dietary needs in our minds. 2 don't eat ham, one's a vegetarian, etc. But it's all good. We'll shake up the dinner menu a bit this year.
Church tonight will be at the local huge Baptist church. My youngest said he will be joining us even though his girlfriend is not. which is ok. I do believe we all have a right to our own beliefs.
Have an awesome day!
officially MERRY CHRISTMAS Carol! i wish i had been in church with you last nite. i can't think of a better place to be on Christmas Eve, but i was here watching church services and Christmas figure skating programs on t.v. and talking on the phone.
one of my family traditions was church on Christmas Eve, then maybe open one gift when we came home, then bed, and up early for the fun of the day.
have a great day today!
Thank You Sylvia!
I wish you were with us too!
Merry Christmas!!
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