Dec 25 2011

Christmas Cheer

Published by at 7:55 am under Family,Special Occasions

Merry Christmas, everyone!

It’s the first cloudy day in a month, or longer. All the better to have Christmas lights on, my pretty.

Once I finish caffeinating, I’ll tidy up the house and start on the final dinner prep. Jonathan is dealing with the ham; Megan’s making the cherry pie, so all I have to do is make salad, my world famous cheese biscuits, and mashed potatoes. I think I can handle it.

At some point today, Paul and Jarrett will arrive from the south and the north respectively. Erica and Jessica will be here sometime this afternoon, and Lichen will come for dinner. Still not sure if my brother will be bringing a guest. But I kind of love it that all these people are drawn to my home and feel comfortable enough to be flexible in their plans. And I love having my house full of people I love.

Last night, I brought the pot of parsnip vichyssoise over to my sister’s house with some whole wheat dinner rolls. Jonathan joined us, and we enjoyed dinner together and then watched “A Christmas Story” and reminisced about our own past Christmases. It was so nice to be all together in that little house in the big woods where we’ve spent so many Christmases over the years, knowing that there are more to come.

I wish you all a joyful holiday. May you be surrounded with loved ones and happiness!

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3 responses so far

3 Responses to “Christmas Cheer”

  1. # Guy Charbonneauon 25 Dec 2011 at 4:21 pm

    All of us need the strength and joy that comes from knowing we are loved.

    Happy holidays to all

  2. # Joyon 25 Dec 2011 at 5:15 pm

    Merry Christmas and all best wishes for the New Year……

    jxx

    PS Love your Blog…..xxxx

  3. # Mike Charbonneauon 25 Dec 2011 at 5:31 pm

    Hope you had a wonderful day (and dinner!).