This year my mom finally had the kitchen she always wanted. For so many years she has desired and insisted to host the Christmas dinner. She loves the family to come over. This was truly a special sight to see. She was ready with plans of how each setting would be in place. We decided to hang out and do our Christmas exchange with she and Chuck in the morning. We arrived around 11:30ish. Immediately gifts were being exchanged. We all were showered with blessings. She faithfully made each of us new pj pants, gave us Fiesta Tx season passes. What a blessing. I learned alot about the things Chuck likes. He got a puzzle and a plaque of the 10 Commandments. Mom received a Scentsy candle warmer. That was put to use right away! Stockings were filled and emptied.
Soon as she began to get the turkey going. Derek and I got out Yatzee and the kids opened up their new toys to play with. I totally blew Derek away in Yatzee.
Soon it was time to do the challenge of the season! Gingerbread house decorating contest. Our family verses Melissa and Ian. Mom and Chuck were the judges. We both had different brands so our challenges were different. We had plenty of creativity but too much structural challenges. Melissa's was pre-made so all she had to decorate it. She totally owned us. But oh well, next year we will be back bigger and better! We agreed to clarify the rules as well as judging criteria. It is truly so much fun and a great way for the families to work together. Enjoy the pictures. Our goal was a tropical vacation for Santa. Hansel and Gretal were chillin in a pool and lawn chairs with Santa, however our gingerbread house was melting and falling apart. Melissa's house was neatly groomed with lots of curbside appeal and loaded with candy.
Dinner went wonderful. The food and fellowship was fun as always. Mom had a very well organized buffet ready to serve. Dishes were quickly done and left overs put away. We were all ready for the Part 3 of Christmas Day:)
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