Christmas Day

I can't remember the last time we had a white Christmas, but after a week and a day of snow, it was inevitable. :) We even had more snow falling when we woke up!

All the snow and ice wasn't going to keep us from our family, so Adam and I loaded up the truck, picked up his mom, and then drove to my parents' house. Every year, my mom adds a few new decorations to the "icicle-covered" tree or the "winter wonderland" scenes in her house. I enjoy looking for the new ones and remembering how the old ones were added to her collection.

We chatted merrily, ooo'd and ahh'd as we opened presents, and smiled happily when that special someone opened up "the" present we've been waiting to give him or her.

My favorite part of the day came next--the food! From the appetizers to the dessert, I couldn't stop eating all of my favorites! There was caprese, antipasta (with pickles!!), cheese ball, nuts and bolts, beef stick, mom's lasagne (oh how I've waited for that), a "buca" salad, and apple crisp. Family friends joined us for this beautiful feast and conversations.

Most of all, we are blessed to have such a loving family--whether near or far--to share this day with and are blessed to be a part of His family.