We arrived at dad and Jeri's mid-afternoon...Bo, Katie and Brian where there, as well as dad, (in the kitchen) and Jeri being her elfish little self, wrapping presents and making everything beautiful.
Katie was knitting and Bo was helping! What a good guy he is!!!
Brian was making sure all the appetizers were delicious and brought up some interesting discussions about the brain, God and chiropractors...never a dull moment at home!
Eventually the whole clan arrived, we sat around knitting, eating, sipping champagne, taking pictures, restraining ourselves from eating the piglet, who was completely mesmerized with his little pudgy hands!
Dad read a fabulous poem in Spanglish written by Hector Vargas I believe, (I'll have to double check), which was just delightful and hilarious...I may have to seek permission to publish it here...
Victor meditated on the meaning of Christmas and what a bad Brother in Law he has been....
and Gigi couldn't wait till dinner and tried to eat her husband...
While Joe tried to eat O's presents!
Dad made sure the standing rib roast was still standing...
...which it was...and we eventually made it to the beautiful table Jeri had set...the ambiance was spectacular with the soft candles, the tree lit as a backdrop, all adding to the feast we were about to partake in, on dad's beautiful new table...Thank you tree.
After dinner, Santa Gigi and Santiago passed the gifts to everyone, and one by one, (ok, most of the time...) we went around the table and delighted in the lovely and thoughtful gifts given. Thank you all!!!
Eventually the night came to and end, and one by one we all left...there was joy, and love, and more love...
...and even exhaustion on the steps...
And to all a good night!
1 comment:
Oh such a good night it was. It's great spending xmas together with the family. I love them all and thanks Amalia for putting these pics up!!!
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