Well, Christmas is over and all the excitement of wrapping and baking and being with family is just a fond memory. We came home yesterday after four days in Chesapeake with Susan's family and Cindy's family. It was wonderful to experience Christmas morning with little ones. The joy and wonder on their faces as they first opened their eyes to the treasures under the tree. Priceless!! The breakfast table set with Susan's Christmas china and the yummy smell of the casserole baking in the oven greeted us as we came down the stairs. Wonderful!
Later in the day, we joined Cindy's family for dinner. The beautiful table setting, the smells of ham and green bean casserole coming from the oven, the children laughing and enjoying one another's company met us as we came through the front door. Lots of happy times and delicious food and good conversation lasted the afternoon. So much for which we are thankful.
Missing the three who were not with us. Eric, Sarah and Jesse in Baltimore having a great day with Sarah's family. Dale and Al and Kevin and Jodi, Kevin, Jr., Nick, and Kahli in Wisconsin. We talk with each of them and hear about their day, thanking them for the treasures they have sent to us and hearing how our gifts to them were received and our day is complete.
Two more days of visiting and cuddling with the little ones. A little after-Christmas shopping and lots more eating and it's time for us to come home. Sad but satisfied, we drive home in the sunshine and find our home intact. Neighbors have gathered our mail and made sure things are safe while we are away.
As soon as we unpack the car and put everything away, a neighbor stops by and we have a nice visit over a cup of fresh coffee. Catching up on all the latest home town news, he leaves and we begin to prepare our supper of soup and freshly baked bread. Things are back to normal and it's nice. We glance across the table at one another and smile.
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