Joshua and I had a rush trying to get ready for Christmas this year. It was a particularly busy term for him since he was taking extra units. But he did a great job and after the term was over we received the exciting news that he is now ABD (all but dissertation). That's a big step in the program and means that from now on the focus is on writing the dissertation. Anyway, since the term was busier than usual, we were a bit behind on Christmas preparations when it ended. We spent a few frantic, but mostly enjoyable, evenings working on getting things ready and drinking eggnog. Thankfully, we were able to finish everything up on time and hit the road on the Friday before Christmas. Once in California, we enjoy a particularly pleasant and relaxed time celebrating Christmas with both our families.
We kicked things off by making shortbread on Friday after dinner. It's so good, especially with Tea of Good Tidings.
We celebrated Christmas with the Kerrs on Saturday with Christmas dinner, presents, and desserts. Then we had doughnuts Sunday morning and got to light the advent candles at the Christmas Eve service.
I couldn't resist making bears for Amari and Elias for Christmas this year.
We celebrated Christmas with the Chandlers on Monday, gathering at Mom and Dad's house around lunch time. Dad had gotten a package of mystery Oreos, so we tasted those after lunch and tried to figure out what the flavor was. Still not sure, but something fruity.
Then we opened presents and took the traditional picture of the kids in front of the Christmas tree, all wearing the matching pajamas that Mom made for them this year.
We finished off the day with a delicious Christmas dinner and chocolate birthday cake for dessert.
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