Jeff and Susan hosted a Christmas brunch today for 14 of us. Sadly Dan and Alex were not there because they were hesitant to be with others before flying to the Dominican Republic tomorrow. They did not want to chance a positive Covid test and be forced to quarantine in a hotel instead of enjoying a vacation in warm weather. We missed them but understood their decision. We greeted them via Facetime and little Henry actually said "Uncle Dan!"
The rest of us had a great family time enjoying lots of food and gift giving. Alex immediately recognized the size of package for his chocolate A letter although he did inform me that he did not like chocolate. I was so pleased that he enjoyed his book light so much and was exploring the various modes of light. I guess gadgets have their appeal. Ruth was aware that the idea for that gift for the four older Conway children came from her. They can use their book gift cards later.
Henry was delighted with his stepstool-bench gift which was really for both his first and second birthdays, He also seemed very happy with the noisy school bus for his Christmas gift. Katie was pleased to receive new towels and informed her brothers that they would understand when they were on their own--that towels were not boring!
I made pigs in the blanket which were a family tradition for generations in my family. Susan had deviled eggs, bagels, sausages and a beautiful coffee cake. Laura brought a large fruit salad and Michael made a pumpkin pie. I had the ingredients for mimosas available. It was a feast.
The older cousins played some board games with the younger cousins. Michael had found and shared a 1935 history book that came from Jim's grandpa which made for an interesting point of view. Jasper poured over Jeff and Susan's family photo albums and particularly enjoyed the year of his birth 2007. Yes, he was pictured when he arrived that May and during a family vacation later that summer.
We all delighted in little Henry's enthusiasm for unwrapping presents--his own and that of others.
Our Christmas celebration continues with a turkey dinner at Jeff and Susan's tomorrow. We are blessed!
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