I am in Henderson, Nevada. Visiting my mom and Mitch in Henderson for Christmas. Amy and Rob are here too. I decided I should blog as I am "traveling".
I am lucky enough to get to stay at Charlie and Carols house instead of a hotel. The bed here is comfy and as I sit here and type the Christmas lights just came on - it is a great atmosphere.
We went to friends house Christmas Eve for perogies (sp?) and fun. It was very fun! I think there were 12 of us. Lots of wine and food...too much food! We then went back to mom and mitches and hung out and talked. I slept there so we could have present opening in our PJs the next morning. Which is just what we did.
Rob and I were the first up at 6:30am (dogs get up then - so we get up then)...plus it was 8:30 MN time. So soon everyone was up and we opened presents and stockings. My favorite part of the holiday truly is watching people open what I got them. I always strive to find a gift they will truly love. I think I did good this year.
I am lucky enough to get to stay at Charlie and Carols house instead of a hotel. The bed here is comfy and as I sit here and type the Christmas lights just came on - it is a great atmosphere.
We went to friends house Christmas Eve for perogies (sp?) and fun. It was very fun! I think there were 12 of us. Lots of wine and food...too much food! We then went back to mom and mitches and hung out and talked. I slept there so we could have present opening in our PJs the next morning. Which is just what we did.
Rob and I were the first up at 6:30am (dogs get up then - so we get up then)...plus it was 8:30 MN time. So soon everyone was up and we opened presents and stockings. My favorite part of the holiday truly is watching people open what I got them. I always strive to find a gift they will truly love. I think I did good this year.
We then had Christmas bfast all together - Mitch cooked.... it was VERY yummy. Basic foods, nothing fancy - but super good! We managed a few Mimosas too...always a good addition to breakfast.
After that we got ready and headed to a movie. Frost-Nixon. Excellent film! Go see it. That's all I am going to say!
Mom and Mitch decided they did not want to have Christmas Dinner in and so we ended up at a sports bar down the road from them. It was definitely different to go out to eat that day. I have never done that...not sure what I think of it. After dinner we went to back to Mom and Mitch's and watched Transformers...actually a surprisingly good movie. A bit too long on some of the action scenes, but over all a fun movie....and of course we chowed down on Christmas cookies. Goodness I have a lot of calories to burn!!
Today (dec 26) we got up and went shopping. I exchanged the lovely bamboo salad bowl my mom got me for the next size smaller at Williams Sonoma. It is beautiful and I cant wait to use it - probably NYE! We hit the outlet malls too and it was INSANE! I am hoping BBY was busy today and sales were good too. Crossing fingers!!
Tonight we are headed to Char and Dicks (friends of Mom and Mitch's)for what will surely be a DELICIOUS dinner as Char is an amazing cook. I think Amy, Rob and I may head to the Hard Rock after that for a bit.
Tomorrow, my step brother Marc and his wife and daughter come. I don't think I have seen Marc in 8-9 years. It should be fun and I am excited to meet his beautiful daughter Hailey. I guess I am a step aunt?? Is that a title? I will take it :)
Merry Christmas to Anyone who still checks my blog :)
KK
