We spent Christmas afternoon and evening at the Burns pad in Ballard this year, and the girls were pretty much ecstatic to see their cousins. (We missed you, Hannah, Chey and Jon!)
This is Phoebe trying to negotiate for another truffle. Smart girl.
Poppy (aka Colonel Blimp.... a long and comical story.)
The family gathered with instruments in hand and rocked the carols... and then some.
Phoebe got into it as well, discovering the joy of thumping a bass string.
Mike and Charles
Amelia joined in with her ukulele and rocked the party. (Seriously, you were fab, girl!)
It was a wonderfully warm and easy night of reconnecting with family and enjoying a delicious feast. (Thank you, Mom!) And although Phoebe woke at 2am throwing up until 6am, it was a really great visit. (I know that sounds like I'm kidding, but you take the good and the bad, and we're just feeling happy the hurling waited until after Christmas day.)
Upon returning from Seattle and settling back into our quiet but cozy house, we had our usual grateful circle at dinner. (The four of us take turns saying what we're grateful for that day, and it's a real highlight of Stella's evening to partake.) It was a beautiful end to Christmas when Stella told us what she was grateful for. Presents? Candy? Cookies? Nope. This is what she told us - "I'm grateful that I got to see my cousins and that I got to share an apple with Grandma Carol in front of the warm fire." That about sums it up, doesn't it? Seeing those you adore and sharing a bit of love and warmth.
Happy Holidays to our beloveds, near and far. May your New Year be filled with laughter and love.
1 comment:
I had a great time spending time with you all!
Post a Comment