Christmas Morning

This is my Christmas "tree". Since Mike and I weren't actually home enough to get a real tree, I just hung my wreath and decided I was decorated enough.

 

Mom's tree more than made up for it! 

 

 Mike and Jesse unwrapping their gifts.

 

Smile!

 

 Kerry's made out like a bandit!

 

 

 

Dad surprised Mom with these earring and necklace. They were amazing! He told her it was for putting up with him when his ankle was broken.

 

 Mom, Kerry and I got Aunt Diane new luggage that's easily recognizable. She LOVED it! She was so excited! I wish I had a video of it. That's what makes Christmas so fun; when you get someone something that they absolutely love.

 The guys went out to camp so Mom and I watched a movie, then decided we wanted to bake.

 

So, we made shortbread and...

 

 Used her new fryer to make a bloomin' onion.

 

It was a little salty but delicious!

We also made a chicken pot pie (with homemade crust).

All in all, we had a quiet Christmas. Kerry and Jesse went home Christmas morning to make it back down south to have Christmas with the rest of their family.

But it was nice to be together, even if for a little while.

I hope your Christmas was full of love and joy!

Happy New Year!