In the town, I got to take part in the parade, combining with the local cheerleaders to perform a dance routine to Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You.'
At the house, there was a death-defying light-hanging mission to the roof, decorations inside (including a somewhat questionable tablecloth), an old-fashioned drive out into the woods to find a Christmas tree, Christmas dubstep, gift shopping, gift wrapping, multiple gift openings, an ugly sweater party, and so. very. much. HAM!
A little contribution from each of my three guys:
...and a little something for everyone underneath.
On Christmas Eve, we made our way to the parents' for the annual Burdge Family Pajamas celebration, gift opening, and interstate online family gaming via Jackbox Games. It was everything Christmas Eve is supposed to be and though it was late when we got home, we logged in to continue playing so the night wouldn't have to end.
Christmas Day found us back with the family, only this time the living room had been transformed into a dining hall and 28 hearts filled the house with the love and happiness of the season.
We had pot roast with all the trimmings, courtesy of our host, Teresa. It was SO GOOD!
Outside, there was fest!
Inside... more fest!
Including mistletoe, the presence of which was questioned by some.
"Uh... everyone here is related...."
Problem solved.
Smiling children...
...clearly deep adult conversation...
...and any given combination of the two!
In the end, I think it was Emily that unwittingly summed up best how I felt about the whole thing in the best way she knows how.
With a smile like that, that definitely could have been me: the luckiest girl in the world!
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