happy wrestling boxing day, friends![<-standard family joke that never grows old!]
i hope you have enjoyed much merriment over the last couple of days and felt the christmas spirit in your heart. our celebrations were delightful:
sunday, december 23rd:
the traditional “around the table” photo!
mom MADE cute pompom present toppings for us all!
our table gift theme was “books” – i received this one (from my list) – can’t wait to get reading it!
santa, baby!
~little darlings~
proof #1 that my family *gets* me:
the same tee! from the brother/sil ana/the girls and then from mom and dad – purchased in two different cities, two different stores!
i have already exchanged one sleeping leopard for two rollerskating kitties!
december 25th, morn:
a beautiful tree – part of paul and sharon’s welcoming xmas decor.
the traditional xmas morn “five cousins” pic!
posing a dog is definitely harder than children! shadow did not wish to look at the camera, despite numerous attempts!
sharon, little e, cutie c!
proof #2 that my family *gets* me:
THE COUSINS FOUND ME THE LONG-DESIRED MADONNA TSHIRT!! and check out the pattern/colours on the BUFF headwear!
proof #3 that my family *gets* me:
a cardinal floor mat from paul and sharon; cardinal tea towels from “santa!”
what a morning of laughter, food, and togetherness!
december 25th, eve:
mom the cook…
…dad the carver!
i can help serve!
traditional around-the-table photo #2!
i so appreciate family time! this christmas was definitely relaxing and FUN.
are you still participating in social get-togethers today or will you be searching out boxing day sales? i work til 3:30 this aft, then plan to hit michael’s and maybe chapters!
Comments
Great pic re-cap of the holiday and your awesome gifts and family!
I didn’t do much (any) celebrating since I was in Cali alone… but I’ll be hibernating at my mom’s house soon and I can’t wait to see everyone… I’m not super excited about the snow/cold, but I definitely missed a little of the Christmas spirit this year (I was disoriented due to the weather I think—it didn’t feel much like christmas)!
thanks, lisa! have a safe trip home, and have FUN with your family. i would love a tropical xmas but it would feel strange!
Looks like you had a lovely Christmas!! So did I
Maybe I will see you at the Resolution Run again this year?!
happy holidays, dawn! i am glad you had a great christmas! i do not plan to be at the res run this year, but have FUN!! glad you are participating!
I wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and tell you how wonderful it has been finding you through Fran’s blog. You you bring smiles and joy into my life. Thanks you and have a wonderful holiday!!!
ele, i always appreciate your comments! thanks for being so positive! so glad that you saw fran christmas eve and enjoyed family time – i enjoyed reading her account! and it has been wonderful to *meet* you through fran, this year. happy boxing day!
Lovely pictures!Everyone looks so happy..what a great time
I’m gonna do some wrestling today! hahaha!
thanks!
will you be wrestling crowds at the malls??!! have a great day!
What a wonderful post, Cathy! It all looks like so much fun!! So glad your family gets you! I always loved John Irving but his last few have sort of lost me. Hope this is good, I’ll look forward to hearing!! Have a great day!
thanks, fran! we had a really fun time. i will let you know about this john irving…i am currently reading ann patchett’s “state of wonder,” then will get into john irving!