It was a lovely Christmas Day today, one I will remember for a very long time. The weather was mild and we had some sunshine today, which illuminated everything after weeks of rain. I was up early, making breakfast for my household and guests, and the waffles tasted great--it gave me strength to prepare the turkey and ham for the hours of baking in the oven.
I had some time to get outside in the yard and survey my garden space, my head filled with visions of what my Spring garden will be like this year. I know Winter has just begun, but it's always Spring in my heart.
The guests started arriving around noon, and we had many fine hours of getting caught up with everyone. The food and fellowship made the time memorable, and there was a lot of laughter as we shared stories and played games. My granddaughter wore her Santa apron, and we even got a photo of the three generations of women in our family--the three of us spanned ages from 5 years to 82 years!
We got to meet my son's new girlfriend, and they look like they are in love--I hope for the best for both of them. It's nice to see him looking happy again.
Pumpkin pie and fruitcake and beautiful cookies adorned the tables, and wonderful Starbucks Christmas blend coffee added the final touch to the tastes on our palate today. The gifts were generous and well-received, and everyone seemed happy. That's all one can expect--you take a chance in giving gifts, but if they are given from the heart, you can't go wrong.
It was a lovely country Christmas, and I enjoyed every moment of the day.
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