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We took a walking tour of Chesapeake City to view the lights on the houses in town.
It was a busy day yesterday. I was up before 6am, chopping up vegetables to cook in the crockpot before getting ready for church. My niece, her husband and their baby came to the service and we all went up to light the advent wreath. The church was packed once again. It was a lovely service. Pastor Mark was very happy to see all the people on Christmas morning. Some of the members told him to expect maybe a handful of people and what a big turnout there was.
After church, I had to get the ham in the oven, and then get Erin's stuffed shells in the oven, and get everything ready on the table with all the trimmings. It all went well. My brother and his lady friend were the first to arrive. Barbara brought a lovely floral arrangement of red and white carnations with greens. The white carnations were in the shape of Danny Boy. It is really cute. She also brought a big tray of browniew. Don brought a Marie Calander's cherry crumb pie and a casserole of baked apples with cranberries. My niece and her husband brought the sweet potatoes and my brother and sister-in-law brought the green beans almondine. Erin had made a pumpkin roll that was a big hit and I had baked a pumpkin pie. We are well stocked on goodies and even with my guests taking food home, we won't have to cook for a week.
After dinner, we opened our gifts and then had tea, coffee, and dessert.
It was a Merry Christmas and after a long day, it was good to turn in and call it a night.
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Posted by tedkarol at December 26, 2011 5:59 AMHi Karol, I so loved seeing the pictures of the houses in Chesapeake City with all their Christmas adornments. How lovely the homes, inns, and restaurants are. The homes look older, but, maintained beautifully. It surely was a lovely Christmas walk. Your Christmas dinner sounds wonderful and I'm glad you were able to have it at your home this year.
We were at our son, Scott's home along with his family consisting of wife, Wendy and three children, another son Tom and his wife Mary and their 2 children and our older grandson David and his fiancee were there. and, I nearly forgot to mention Rachel,who is the girlfriend of Max, Scott and Wemdy's oldest child. What a wonderful Christmas Eve it was. And, Mary sent us home with ham, mashed potatoes, creamed corn and even two pieces of quiche for our Christmas breakfast. I was very tired, but, certainly planned to go to our 10 a.m. church service. However, my husband said he tried to wake me and I didn't even budge, so he decided not to get me up. I slept until 12:30. I really was sad that I missed the service, but, I guess my body said it needed rest. Dave said there were many more people at the service than there normally is.
We wish you a very Happy New Year filled with many blessings. God is good to you in many ways. And, he gave you such a beautiful heart and you serve Him well by your love and caring for others.
Posted by: Ruth at December 26, 2011 2:11 PM