Clayton, NC
We’ve been here for a couple of days wrapping things up so that the closing will go smoothly next week, but I just had to post a few shots from Christmas with the family. We left Huntington Beach real early Friday morning so that we could get Wanda set up in Mom’s driveway in Roanoke Rapids and help her with some Christmas preparations. We went to Rocky Mount on Saturday for a Christmas Eve dinner with Gin’s parents. We ate too much but it was so good. Back to Mom’s and Christmas Day with her. The rest of my family came in Sunday evening for dinner. Once again, we ate too much.
After dinner, we gathered around the tree while my great niece Xani played Xani Claus and handed out gifts to everyone. She did a real good job with the names.
It was nice weather so we could get some fresh air. Since it was a little crowded, my sister Virginia and BiL David spent the night with us in the MH. It sure was convenient and we were glad to have them.
This year we received the best gift ever from my niece Marie. Along with being a microbiologist, she is an artist along with her husband Shannon who live in Asheville. She works with different mediums. This year she made graphic magnets. Ours was a perfect life-sized rendition of Smudge which she based upon a picture from my tribute post. We were so touched that we all cried. It will stick to the fridge in the new MH nicely. I’ll get shots of that in a few weeks hopefully.
Thanks for dropping by, and enjoy each day of your life’s journey by finding beauty in the ordinary.
8 comments:
Sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas at both places and did the requisite "eating too much". It just seems to go with the holidays, doesn't it?
Looking forward to seeing Smudge's tribute.
Time is drawing closer :)
Making memories with the family is the perfect way to spend Christmas!!
Making memories with friends is the perfect way to start the New Year!!
See you soon ;o))
Glad to hear you had a good Christmas. Now, have a safe and Happy New Year!!!!
Jim and Linda
Looks like a great Christmas. What a sweet gift. It will be good to have Smudge with you in the MH.
Sounds like nice days with your families. And only a week until the closing if I remember right. Here's hoping everything goes smoothly and you are houseless with ease.
Ah, yes, the old Christmas shuttle. But it is worth it all.
Loved the pictures of the kids, they looked like they were having a ball.
Isn't it great to be able to take your home with you (and moochdocking in a relatives driveway is a great plus)?
Now that the fun is all over, you can concentrate on finding that great new motor home. Have fun in the hunt! :c)
Sounds like you guys had a nice holiday! Good luck with the closing and can't wait to see the tribute magnet to Smudge!
Sounds like you had a good holiday. Won't it be great to put the house closing in the past? Such a relief. Our house sale was a little contentious (a very difficult buyer) so we did not believe it was over until it was over.
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