Hope everyone enjoyed the holidays. Things around here have been crazy since Thanksgiving, busy decorating, shopping, knitting and cooking. Hard to believe that 2 years ago today we were trying to figure out why Sarah was so sick, poor kid spent the entire month of December feeling awful. If only I knew then what I know now, trust your body, if you don't feel right find a doctor who will listen. Don't give up until you do! I thank God everyday that we finally found the right doctors, and made the right decisions to get Sarah the help she needed. I am happy to say that she is doing very well, and is enjoying her winter break this year, though she is anxious to get back to school and her friends!
Christmas Eve Zen made his traditional shrimp and scallops for dinner, and lemon sole for me. It was a quiet evening at home for the four of us; the calm before the storm. Christmas morning we were up early, (thanks Sarah) opened presents and left for Mom's in Saratoga by 10:30 am! Christmas dinner with the family was wonderful, I made the lasagna and a quinoa casserole, mom made an antipasto and shrimp cocktail, all my sisters brought appetizers, and we had a sit down dinner for 29 people. Dinner was followed by lots and lots of desserts; including tiramisu, "dirt" and lots of special cookies.
The kids, ages 5-23, enjoyed each others company and had a great time just being together; it is always great to see how well they all get along. We then had all 29 people spend the night between mom's townhouse and one of her neighbors houses; followed the next day by lunch at a local restaurant. It was great to spend time with my mom, sisters and their families; of course it all ended much too soon, and before I knew it we were headed back home.
The New Year is just days away, I pray it is a happy and healthy one for all.
xo maria
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| Favorite Christmas picture ever!!! |
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| Christmas Present |
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