Following suite to our life since August, it was a different Christmas morning! The girls woke up a little later than normal. For that we were thankful. Chris woke up and told us to go ahead to the den for them to see what Santa had brought them. Momma got ahead of them to get their reactions. Ivy’s reactions were excited; Leia’s reaction seemed somber. They looked at the gifts then Ivy ran back to show daddy. After that they headed downstairs to check out the ping pong table they assumed was there since there were paddles and balls upstairs. As the kids played downstairs momma came up to get a cup of tea and savor a few minutes of calm and reflect on life.
It was not long before everyone started waking up. We all gathered in the den. Chris came out to join us so we all could open our gifts from each other. There were far fewer pictures taken. Momma’s heart was over flowing we were all together. Ivy loves opening! She would go to open everyone of her daddy’s; he did manage to open one. Normally I see who got what but this year was a blur and I can only tell you a few items that were opened. The opening frenzy was cleaned up then Mimi and the Rhoads’ arrived to start brunch prep while Lisa sat in a chair nursing her back with heat and cold packs.
Brunch was yummy! They did a great job and everyones belly was full. The clean up was done and the kids started sorting more presents. Everyone opened gifts again in which I have not a clue who got what this time except the bike Ivy got outside. The kids enjoyed playing throughout the day. Some adults got in the hot tub. It was a Christmas of relaxation. By the afternoon Chris was fading and headed back to our bedroom to rest. Lisa went between the bedroom with Chris and den to visit family . The girls had a great time playing. Uncle Mark grilled the steaks.
Lupper was good but spread out. Chris started to try to get up to go back into den but decided against it so Chris and Lisa ate in the bedroom while the rest of the gang spread out between the kitchen and dining room. Thankful for the fellowship throughout the day and that we came to our house this year so we could all enjoy as much time together as possible. By that evening everyone seemed tired so the girls and Chris went to bed early. Lisa sat our with Diego and Kelly watching a Hallmark. Diego massaged Lisa’s back where she had pulled it then she headed to bed and said good night to all as well.
Christmas morning smiles and showing her daddy her Santa gifts; thankful to be together!
While Leia calm and plays with what she has Ivy is a lightening bolt looking for the next thing
Love that they all had fun playing throughout the day
Christmas morning Comfort family
Uncle Diego gave both girlies mini guitar lessons throughout the day. The mini lessons helped hold their attention
The rest of the family arrived
Daddy and momma both relaxing while others did the cooking. Mimi pulled double duty cooking and massaging oils on Lisa’s feet to get her to relax.
Yummy Christmas Brunch with some of our favorite people
Ready to open
Few photo ops of group pictures
Christmas evening the kids enjoyed playing games with Kelly, guitar with Diego, Deedee helped Lisa with the clothes, Chris and Gene headed to bed early, and we were all grateful for a day to celebrate Jesus’s birth together.
