Another Family Christmas

 I just love the holidays. The joy and merriment in the air, the classic tunes, the cheesy Hallmark movies, even the frenzy of people trying to find that perfect gift. It all lends to the magic of the season.  

The best part of Christmas is usually the build up and anticipation and then the morning finally arrives and we're all bursting with happiness. All the careful planning and meticulous execution was all worth it to see my kids faces as they open each gift, savoring every moment,  thankful for it all. 

And then of course, there's the menu, planned to perfection, ready to be devoured with praise. It's just the most memorable occasion and I can't wait to do it all again next year.

First, to kick off Christmas,  we had a few drinks to celebrate the upcoming momentous occasion.

One if the first "gifts" of the season was my brand new 2025 planner.

Gifts were bought, meticulously selected based on interest,  need and price, then put into piles for sorting.  I do this every year.

One last mall shopping trip before the big day

Christmas eve

Christmas day. Presents uniquely wrapped to represent different classic holiday characters. A Snowman, Santa, Grinch and a Reindeer,  possibly Rudolf. 

Stockings stacked by the TV with care

Ready for Christmas Day 

Brunch, a family tradition 

Present opening time, the moment we'd all been waiting for.

Merry Christmas 

Dinner was a feast,  enjoyed by the entire family and it was delicious. 

And after all that, we decided to do some more mall shopping, enjoying the after Christmas sights and sounds, savoring the last bits of the holiday season.