In a way, Christmas came early for me this year. My mom and Melissa and Sean came out for a 4 day visit. They were able to see Grace's dance recital - a first for them. We also did lots of Christmas shopping, hanging out, and eating. We took the kids on a winter trip to Drumlin Farm and saw the animals in the snow too. Sean loves pigs and Harriet LOVES anything with 2-4 legs that makes a barnyard sound. Grace, of course always loves anything to do with a barn and animals and outside. I didn't take my camera, so I need to get some pictures of the farm from someone else (hint, hint.)
During their last night here, we had a big family old-fashioned Christmas and Birthday party. Melissa and I have birthdays 2 days apart in December and we've always celebrated them together except for the few years I have lived here. We have fond memories of going to our Grandma Primmer's house for Christmas where she baked up a storm of goodies and had the most delicious food for Christmas dinner.
We tried our best to re-enact the old parties from when we were little and I think we were pretty successful. I have really missed having a big family Christmas party since we moved here. Sure, we celebrate with friends and ourselves, but it's just not quite the same. Of course there are lots of reasons to be glad that we don't have to go to the family Christmas parties with all of the drama and confusion that sometimes happen (we try to focus on those things when we're feeling blue at the Holidays!), but for the most part, the extended family parties are missed and I know David's family has traditions that he misses too.
So, at this family Christmas party, Sean and Grace and Hattie got to exchange gifts together for the first time as little cousins. That was my most favorite part - to see them open their presents together.
Thanks for coming mo Deb and Aunt Lis and Sean! We love you and we miss all the rest of ya too!
Now, I am most looking forward to seeing my little girls creep down our stairs to see what Santa has left under the tree. That little magical moment has to be the best part of Christmas for a parent.
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