Years ago, we eliminated much of our gift giving so we wouldn't be so distracted and stressed out during this very special time of the year. Just this year, while still away at college, Chad said, "Let's just get together with people and hang out." These last couple of days, I have treasured our "hang out" times.
225. Listening to my kids hanging out in each other's room, talking, laughing, and planning.
226. Cristin and Chad going on a "Brother-Sister" date.
227. The girls beating the guys in family euchre.
228. A day of "shopping" with three generations of "Knable" girls; Nonna, Cheryl & Julie, and Cristin.
229. Getting my "Christmas Letter" in the mail, finally! (Well, most of them, anyway...)
230. Our traditional "Christmas Shopping Lunch Out". Soup and Salad at Olive Garden was perfect. Loved their new Chicken and Gnocchi soup. We reminisced of lunches past at "J.L. Hudson" ...and the "Children ONLY Shop", and....
231. Conversations about college and other adult things with the nephews - they are all grown up, too.
232. Watching "Anastasia" with Cristin and listening to her sing through the soundtrack.
233. Wrapping gifts and filling stockings.
234. Giving Craig a good haircut.
235. A second evening playing cards with the family around the kitchen table. (The guys won this round.)
236. My hubby smiling, joking, and laughing...it's what drew me to him that first day I met him in the lab.
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