Christmas Day was low-keyed for my hubby and me, and very relaxing after much hustle and bustle.
Our son, Jeremy, sent a couple of pictures taken at their house on Christmas morning. Thankfully, Ellie is on the mend.
A toy pizzeria was on her wish list from us, and she told her parents it was her favorite gift. Samantha [her mother] said she had eaten at least four large pretend pizzas! ;-)
In the afternoon I worked on my presentation for the monthly assisted living tea at Shore Pointe, which is this Sunday, Dec. 29th.
Our grandson, Brandon, and his wife, Venessa, came over around 5:00 o'clock to visit for awhile since they were unable to be with us on Christmas Eve.
Our grandson, Brandon, and his wife, Venessa, came over around 5:00 o'clock to visit for awhile since they were unable to be with us on Christmas Eve.
When they left, Jerry and I watched my new DVD Downton Abbey movie that I received as a Christmas gift before calling it a night.
Thursday and Friday [as well as today] were work days at The Whitney, serving 160 guests Afternoon Tea. I'm ready for a slower pace. ;-)
I received a few surprise gifts before Christmas Eve arrived. A surprise package came in the mail from my friend, Linda, containing a tea cozy, personalized key chain, and a teapot sugar cookie. Thanks, Linda!
My co-worker, Steve, gave me a 2020 Teapot Calendar.
My girlfriend, Lori, gave me a year's subscription to Tea Time magazine - my favorite magazine! Thanks, Lori!
My sweet neighbor brought over a plate of goodies: sugared pecans, almond pound cake, a gourmet caramel apple, and a cute tea strainer. Thanks, Lorraine! The pecans were to die for!
Do you like fruit cake? Have you ever made one? My hubby loves them, but I can easily pass them up. I confess that in my 53 years of marriage I've never been inspired to make one, but I remember my mother and mother-in-law making them. When I was grocery shopping for my Christmas Eve dinner I saw them in the store and purchased one for Jerry. It was actually quite good when accompanied with a cup of tea.
Here's the gifts I received on Christmas Eve: An Upstairs & Downstairs book of Highclere Castle, a DVD of the Downton Abbey movie, and a Barnes & Noble gift card. I can hardly wait to have time to sit down with my new book with a cup of tea in hand.
~ A Christmas tea set from Williams & Sonoma ~
A tin of tea from Great Lakes Tea & Spice Company - Roasted Almond Delight
A spa package of scented bath crystals and a candle from sweet Izzy.
A pair of slippers and a gift card to Chico's - one of my favorite stores.
A gift basket of edible goodies including a restaurant gift card, and a soft comfy throw from Kirklands.
And last, but not least, a holiday sweater and slacks from Talbot's [another favorite store], money to go shopping, and a devotional book from my hubby.
But the BEST gift of all is God's gift of His Son, Jesus! Following close by is the gift of a wonderful family and friends. I am SO blessed!
