Christmas day was very nice! The weather was gorgeous! Warm and mostly dry.
Tim and I got up early and had our coffee and prayer time. Cora was enjoying her morning by the tree. I had put out the gifts and stockings and she was very interested in what that was all about.
When the guys got up they ate some cinnamon rolls and got to opening their gifts. It was kind of a slim Christmas this year, because we are doing some cash help for things, gift cards and so there were fewer packages. They are both such nice guys.
Cora kept a close eye on the proceedings, since it was her first Christmas, and she has to figure it all out. Autumn ventured upstairs to check it all out, and took up the arm of the big chair. She has been at this awhile....
I gave Tim a bottle of Whiskey that Paul and I picked up in Tennessee, and also gave him the trip to TN that I set up for March. It will be fun to stay there for a few days and have a look around. Maybe we'll find the perfect property for a Yak farm!
Laura gave Nina and I each a "Welcome" sign for the front of the house. I love it! It has little, round wooden boards that you change with the seasons. So Cute!!
I worked on dinner off and on all day. Put a turkey in the oven. Made Pilaf and Jello. I also made a pumpkin dessert and Brendan made a red velvet cake.
John came down around noon and it was so nice to see him! He is doing well at work! Got a raise and he is looking for a new living situation closer to work. Nina is selling and he has a couple of months to find a place. It sounds like he is doing what he wants to do and it is going well.
Nina, Lilly and Finn came around 4:30. They are working to get their new home just the way they want it. Nina is so happy and it seems like Finn is a very good fit. I am so glad that she is finally able to see a future with light and happiness in it. Lilly is happy and excited about the changes, Even Kalisi seems to be happy in the new place. She gets outside a lot more and seems to be relaxed. That is a very good thing.
We ate around 5:00. There was lots of good food, and conversation. It was very nice.
After dinner Nina's family opened their gifts and we enjoyed a little more visiting.
It was a good day, but I was really tired!
