Wednesday, December 28, 2022 Cold Sunny Slight breeze 47 Degrees 2:11 p.m.
Merry Belated Christmas! It has been a very cold Christmas holiday so far, but the weatherman said that New Years Day will be 60 degrees! And, possibly a rainy day. The high Christmas was 21 I think. It sure was cold and windy. It reminded me of Searchlight, weather wise. That cold north wind. Monday evening it snowed and we still have some of the white stuff sticking around. patches of ice here and there. So wintry.
Christmas eve Jerry, Tammy, Melissa and Dotty came over for breakfast. We had a ham, potato, egg and green onion casserole that was very bland. Tina followed the recipe and it called for no seasoning at all. We also had cinnamon rolls, coffee, orange juice, biscuits and gravy. It was fun being with them and chatting. We won’t serve that casserole again. Or if we do, it will be our version and not the original. Some of the chiefs don’t have taste buds I guess.
Christmas was fun. In the morning we watched Charles Stanley. He was very good, as usual. Then we opened out gifts. That was fun. Sierra was mildly interested but soon gave up the battle of the wrapping paper and went to her cozy blanket for a nap. We each got “fur” throws which we both love as does the cat. I got slacks and a candle, a charming pill holder in the shape of an owl. So cute and pretty. it is up the shelf with the demitasse cups. So many pretty and useful things. Tina, likewise got such pretty things, and her pill holder was a purse. So charming. We each got a couple of gift cards and a movie ticket. So unique and what a thoughtful gift.
We went to Jerry’s fro the afternoon and dinner. Dinner was delicious as usual. We opened gifts and that was fun and great. I got a mat for my desk chair to sit and roll on. It is such a help as it doesn’t roll at all on the carpet. Two sweaters that are so nice and warm, and a mini game entertainment system with 620 classic games built in. I can’t wait to sit down with that and play. I know that it has Mario on it. And many others. I received other wonderful things and am so appreciative of each one.
When we got home we curled up with our throws and a cup of hot cocoa. What a fun and nice and meaningful day. We both feel so blessed to be in Tennessee, with winter weather and good neighbors and family so close.
Monday we went to Knoxville to return a pair of slacks that had been miss sized. As far up as they would go was the knees. then went looking for a couple of things Tina needed, had lunch and came home. We did manage to find a great sale on good Christmas wrapping paper at Home Goods so have that for next year. It was crowded out everywhere and cold and windy so neither of us wanted to stay out longer then need be.
Now I think things will get back to somewhat normal.
Quote of the day: “The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.” Leonardo de Vinci
Have a wonderful rest of your day. Make it a special, cheerful, warm, enjoyable and fun day.
Blessing