We had a full day yesterday. Dean had to go to work. The kids and I got up and went to Marshall's. Eric had bought a pair of ski pants and really needed a smaller size. We were able to get him a really nice pair that matched the jacket he bought earlier in the week. He got an entire ski suit for 150 - retail price: 450! He takes after his mom on bargain shopping.
We then headed to target for me to get some shopping done for stockings. I had some coupons including some for free things, so I stuffed them as best I could with minimal amount of cash. JoyAnna likes the stuff from the dollar jewelry store. That made stuffing her stocking easy.
We headed home and made some lasagna and yummy cheese bread. As soon as we got it in the oven, we started on the gumbo for supper. We went to the relatives and helped out with lighting the lumanaries. We took gumbo and enjoyed gumbo with tamales and queso. We are international:)
We headed home after it was pretty dark. We had to wrap the stocking stuffers and finish making a couple of small things. Dean and Eric headed to bed, but JoyAnna and I met our friends at church for the 11 pm service. It was just what I needed. We have attended the methodist church two times now. I will talk later about the similarities and differences, but last night was so good. I needed it. We did communion. That was really great. I needed to clear the air between me and God. Funny thing - despite how slim the material part of Christmas was today- I didn't think of that jerk boss until just now. I had a delightful day. The serevice lasted til after midnight. When we got home, I wasn't sleepy, so I did a few things around the house. I got to bed about one thirty.
We got up bright and early and started on the house and the food. Dean's mom had sent us a gift card to buy a griddle - we miss the one we had in longview and it is not a weekend with Eric without french toast. French toast is much nicer when I can make 8 at a time. We opened gifts and adn then had a nice breakfast.
Eric is traveling, so he didnt get big gifts. He mainly got gift cards. Much easier to pack. He did get a Bible from my sister and a shirt. We got him a fleece along with a few stocking stuffers that were easy to pack.
JoyAnna got curtains for her room. We took advantage of the going out of business sale at Linens N things. She also got a treasure necklace. She had been wanting one since she say them a few months ago. She kept talking about them. Dean went alone and picked it out. He did a really good job.
After breakfast, we got really busy on the lunch. We had ham, dressing, twice stuffed potatoes, rolls, pecan pie and pumpkin pie. Marie broght cranberry salad and apple pie. We had plenty of food and I think everyone enjoyed it. It was really nice being together today. It really kept me from being upset.
After lunch, we played the wii and talked and had fun. Now, Eric is packed and ready to go. We have to take him to the airport at 4:30, so I am headed to bed.
Merry Christmas to all- and to all a good night!
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