On the 23rd, all the girls were home and some cookie baking mixed with drama took place.
We made spritz and gingerbread cookies. Middle daughter also made fudge and rosettes. Yum!
That evening we drove to look at some light displays that were mentioned in the newspaper. We didn't take many pictures. This penguin was a favorite of mine.
The girls always get nice gifts from their aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents. These slippers were one of the hits.
On Christmas Eve Day at around noon we have oyster stew with root beer and oyster crackers. This is a tradition from when I was growing up and you can see how much it is appreciated! It certainly is better than drinking something that is fake blue lol.
For Christmas Eve dinner we had stroganoff, a potato dish, and raspberry jello with applesauce and melted red hots in it.
I took several pictures in front of the church and this one with leaning girl was the best.
I'm not sure why we do this kneeling. I guess so at least part of the tree is visible.
This pillow pet was a very popular gift. They are really soft.
Emmy in addition to Milk Bones got a cute snowflake blanket. The color is the darker blue in the picture.
Some of us like sour : O
Yes, this was left out with the cookies for Santa and, as you can see, Santa dutifully signed it. It is official--Santa has NMI.
We've been enjoying this holiday week entertaining and hosting sleepovers. Tonight we'll enjoy our tradition of Leeann Chin food followed by games and a movie. More company tomorrow. Have a Happy new Year!
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