We had DH's family over for Christmas on Saturday...I think there were 30 of us! We pack into the livingroom to open presents. This is the room we took the carpet out from, can you see the floors?
Sunday, my son got to use his birthday present; tickets to the Buffalo Bills vs NY Giants football game. He's a Giants fan. It was DH, DS, and Grandma and Grandpa...they should have took the Ark! Nancy Jo, do you recall the the weather in the Buffalo area Sunday? For those of you who missed it, it was about 30 degrees, raining BUCKETS of ice cold water and the wind was howling at a hefty 50 mph! DS LOVED the game! So sad to have missed all the fun (?), but DD and I stayed home to finish Christmas gifts that will be shown later. Yes, I seem to always be working at the last minute.
Christmas Eve was spent at my mom and dad's. It is a small little gathering as I am an only child. I may be partial to those two lovely people I am blessed to have as my parents, but it is my favorite gathering as they know with all their hearts the true meaning of Christmas. I have only an inkling of how they cried and prayed and labored until I knew the true meaning also.
We make a whole day out of Christmas Eve when the men don't have to work, and that was the case this year. The kids love grandma's stockings
...and the goodies...
I even got ma's present finished; my first appliqued wall hanging:
My dad has the best sense of humor,
I should find my prom pictures when he's wearing the funky painters hi-tech breathing mask!Mom and dad floored me though with my gift:
What a suprise...I did get some sewing in yesterday afternoon...it's dreamy! DD got us up at 5:30 Christmas morning! DH loves his fleece tie blanket we made the Sunday he was freezing at the football game!
I think Jazzy had a good time too; she opened her gift Christmas Eve. She does look ready for the hustle and bustle to die down! I hope you all had as lovely and loving of a Christmas as we did. Now I must go visit my new baby...there are goodies to be made!
~Blessings!
12 comments:
What a great time you all had. Family---what it's all about. Now I know why your son was grinning so. Happy New Year. MB
Your floors look great! Your quilt for your mom is very pretty.
Sounds like you had a great family Christmas. Wishing you a wonderful New Year!
It's so fun to have the house full of people, isn't it?!!! Looks like you had a great time together. Enjoy your time off!
Looks like a fabulous Christmas!! Great gift you got. And the wall hanging for your mum is lovely.
What is your dad wearing on his head? -- LOL
Have a wonderful New Year!!
Hi Bonnie, what a fun time had by all! Love the floors !! Enjoy your time at home, it's price less!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
I enjoyed reading about yourhappy Christmas doings and great pictures.
Blessings for the new year to you and yours. Happy New Year!
Renie
Hi Bon,
Your floors look great. Looks like a happy Christmas was had by all. But I Can't see what you got for Christmas. What is it?
Nancy Jo
It looks like you all had a wonderful time there. I agree being with family is a great blessing for the holidays. Thanks so much for visiting my blog the other day and leaving such encouraging words. I'm going to post more often. Hope you have a great day!
Hugs,
Lainey
Hi Bonnie!,
I so enjoyed catching up on your blog and viewing your decorations and family gatherings!
May you be specially blessed in this new year and may you find yourself ever closer to our precious Lord.
With Love--Claudia O.
What great memories you all made together. :-)
Happy New Year Bonnie!
(Did you get my email?)
Vanessa
Bonnie,
Sounds and looks like you had a lovely Christmas!
I couldn't tell what your gift was from the photo so thought maybe you could tell me.
I gave you an award over at my blog. Hope you'll accept it
Denise
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