Vacation has been wonderful. We came to Massachusetts to be with my family last Thursday, and have had a great, relaxing time. And fortunately, my mom can decorate much, much better than I. One thing she hadn't done yet, though was get a tree. Even though we didn't have a Christmas tree much while I was growing up (we hung lights on a ficus plant and called it a day), I wanted to do that, for the true Christmas feel for Kyalo & Dexter.
Dexter and I went out on a hunt for one, and even managed to barter down the cost of the tree. I felt proud to succeed at that. Probably had more to do with being three days to Christmas than my negotiating skills. Whatever.
I actually had a lot of fun getting and decorating the tree, so hope we'll get one for our bay windows in Belleville next Christmas. Remind me? I think Kyalo was intrigued by the tree. He certainly enjoyed helping to decorate it and pointing things out. . .
Christmas morning!
The best present we got for Christmas was snow! There's something about a white Christmas that just makes it seem that much more magical. It was clear skies when we went to bed late Christmas eve, so I had no hope, but in the morning it was snowing, and a thin dusting on the ground. It wasn't a blizzard or anything, but better than nothing.
And it made for a perfect setting to take Kyalo out in his new Radio Flyer wagon!
Since there was about .5 inches of snow on the ground, the snow suit was probably a bit of overkill. But I wanted to put it to use, and at least it kept him toasty and snuggly.
The evening ended with a gathering of friends for desserts and games. And a good time was had by all, I would say.
I think it is safe to say that Dexter liked his first American Christmas. . . but he did miss the goat he would have had in Kenya! Truth be told, I did, too. A little bit.
1 comment:
that looks like so much fun!!!! good job on getting a tree 3 days before Christmas..... am sure your decorating skills are not bad, you prob had too much expectation :)
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