Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas

We had a delightfully sunny Irish Christmas. We pretty much spent the day at Jean Marie's home and then off to dinner at Ellen and Frank's. We enjoyed opening gifts from each other as well as gifts that Dad and Rita had sent from America and gifts from my Uncle Pat in Florida who had sent them to my mother before she left Boston. We enjoyed Jean Marie's Christmas tree which is a glowing blue at night and a traditionally decorated tree in the daylight.

We've had a very lovely Christmas and are all very thankful for our wonderful family and friends.

Dinner was delightful and we truly enjoyed Ellen's cooking. She made delicious pumpkin soup, spinach salad, grilled chicken with veggies and apple tart for dessert. Along with mom's homemade raviolis it was a festive meal.

We sat and talked for hours with Ellen and Frank's sons as well as with Joe, Frank's brother. It was very nice to have a quite holiday in such a loving home.

Merry Christmas to all.