2000 December 23, & 24 Christmas
Our family meets to enjoy a Christmas meal, and exchange presents at my son's home.
Paper plates, paper cups, napkins, plastic spoons, and forks were placed at the end of the table, which was covered with a red tablecloth.
Everyone gathered around the table, blessings were said, and then everyone began filling their plates with food.
The Christmas dinner placed before us included a turkey, slices of honey-baked ham, cream potatoes, turkey dressing, cranberry slices, baked beans, and hot rolls fresh out of the oven.
Coconut and chocolate cake was our dessert.
Poured over ice were sweet tea, mountain dews, and doctor peppers.
Their gifts were wrapped in Santa or Reindeer wrapping paper in all shapes and sizes under the Christmas Tree.
Wrapping paper lay in disarray as the children excitedly tore open their presents.
When all the excitement died down, Hannah read a bedtime story.
Elf for Christmas Oct 1, 1999
When Tingle, one of Santa's best workshop elves, is accidentally wrapped up with a toy airplane and delivered to a real, live boy on Christmas morning, the situation seems hopeless.
With Santa too far away to help, Tingle worries that he will be trapped in the humans' house forever. But when the courageous little elf comes up with a wonderful, magical plan for escape, readers will find it hard to resist peeking ahead to see what happens. Tingle's thrilling journey back to the North Pole--as well as his joyous homecoming--have all the trappings of a Christmas classic.
The captivating illustrations by Michael Garland (author-illustrator of the best-selling picture book The Mouse Before Christmas) burst with color and movement. Infused with extravagant detail, warmth, and imagination, An Elf for Christmas will linger in the minds of readers long after all the ribbon and wrapping paper have been put away.
The next morning, we were served fried bacon, scrambled eggs, homemade biscuits, and chocolate gravy.
After breakfast, the children enjoyed different forms of entertainment.
Dakota watched movies, and Sierra, & Madison played indoor basketball.
Hannah played with her dolls in her doll-bordered bedroom.
After an enjoyable Christmas, I had a six-hour drive home, for I had to be at work Tuesday Morning.
Merry Christmas to everyone and a Happy New Year to one and all
