Christmas Day 2024

I didn't set the alarm on my phone when I went to bed Christmas Eve night, and my hubby and I enjoyed the luxury of sleeping in for the first time in a very long time.  

What did I get for Christmas this year? My kids [and spouses] went together and got me a nice Cuisinart Food Processor, my hubby got me an Amazon gift card, the Downton Abbey DVD A New Era, and the second season set of The Gilded Age.  The grandkids gave me a teacup candle, a box of chocolate covered cherries, and a pair of tea-themed pierced earrings.

Our daughter-in-law, Sharon, invited us to their house for dinner on Christmas Day.  She enjoys decorating their house for all the holidays, and Christmas is no exception.  She usually  puts up multiple trees, but this year she just did one.  Many of the decorations on this year's tree are ones my mother used to put on her tree when Steve was young [faux popcorn balls, life saver garlands, gingerbread men, etc.], and Sharon has added to the collection over the years.  It has fond childhood memories for Steve.

Sharon has a cookie jar collection, and one was displayed on her cookie table.  She enjoys baking cookies and decorated sugar cookies are one of her specialties along with chocolate chip, and Scottish shortbread.

It was a relaxed, casual day so Sharon and Brooke wore their matching jammies.

~ Whimsical Christmas Tablescape ~

After dinner we watched a Christmas episode of Little House on the Prairie [guaranteed to bring a tear to your eye!] and the Christmas movie, Elf.  The movie came out in 2003 -21 years ago - and this was the first time I saw it!  Where have I been???

It was an enjoyable afternoon/evening but we didn't stay late because today was a work day for me at The Whitney.  

How did you spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?