Time To Relax

                         

Stephen and Amber had Clif and I over for a fun Christmas Evening Celebration.  It was a delight to meet her family.  We had a great time sharing fellowship, and playing games.  Dinner was delicious! 

But after all is said and done, sometimes it's just nice to get out and do something different.  Clif and I enjoyed lunch the next day at the T-Rex diner in Downtown Disney.  We ate in the Corral Reef room.  How intriguing.

                           

And when everyone was back to work, I took a much needed break to go on a four mile hike in Wekiva Springs State Park. I hiked from the Springs all the way to Sand Lake and back.  It was so nice to listen to my MP3 Christian music downloads and enjoy peace and tranquility in the presence of the Lord.  His Creation is so magnificent.  AAAHHHHH.

                                                  

Christmas Morning

Michael and Valerie ended up spending the night as our morning started early...7am.  Stephen was working, but had clearance to come over for a quick Christmas Breakfast and celebration.  The presents are wrapped, the stockings are full, and last minute breakfast preparations are under way.
 

Christmas Eve

Stephen came over to finish making Amber's gift.  Michael came home and helped, and of course Clif had to offer his input as well.  It ended up being an unexpectedly delightful Christmas Eve.  We had Prime Rib Roast, Wild Rice, and Broccoli Salad.

Christmas Preparations

This season has been busy with Christmas preparations.  From decorating, to baking cookies, visiting relatives, wrapping presents, practicing the keyboard for midnight Mass, I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.  Things seem to be coming together nicely.  Thought I would share a few pictures of our "girls" weekend with our beloved Aunt LaDon.  We baked, played games, decorated, and had our own Christmas celebration.  It was a good time had by all.