Christmas Eve is the part of the season that I always most look forward to: we celebrate with my parents on Christmas Eve night. This year they met us at our church for the service, which was fantastic. The musicians were particularly impressive!
Then we all went to my parents' house in Shoreview and ate potato skins and grilled brats and hot dogs in the fireplace. We opened presents, and it was fun to watch Ellie participate since this is the first major present opening that she has been a part of (last year she wasn't very interested in presents, for some reason). She remembered to say thank you, was patient, and never asked for anything, and I was very proud of her. I picked good presents for my dad this year, which made me feel good because traditionally I feel like I give him the short shift!
Dad sang to Ellie and played the guitar, and we put her to bed at their house. We grown-ups finished out the evening playing bridge (of course). The night was everything I had been looking forward to.
Then we all went to my parents' house in Shoreview and ate potato skins and grilled brats and hot dogs in the fireplace. We opened presents, and it was fun to watch Ellie participate since this is the first major present opening that she has been a part of (last year she wasn't very interested in presents, for some reason). She remembered to say thank you, was patient, and never asked for anything, and I was very proud of her. I picked good presents for my dad this year, which made me feel good because traditionally I feel like I give him the short shift!
Dad sang to Ellie and played the guitar, and we put her to bed at their house. We grown-ups finished out the evening playing bridge (of course). The night was everything I had been looking forward to.
2 comments:
The Christmas Owl:) YEAH! FYI: we opened the right gifts:)
Great family pictures. Made me miss our carol sing even more:(
Awwww....wish I had my parents close by!
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