How to have 3 Christmases in 3 locations...

Christmas Time... and we managed to get one done early and finish the other 3.5 in short notice. We may officially have a Christmas hangover. Could have used a day off after the last one.

We kicked the final run off in Morristown at Grandma and Grandpa's. When we were down making cookies and turkey hunting, Grandma was sad that Christmas Eve had dwindled down so much. Matt and I decided that if possible, we were going to surprise them and attend. It was a small group, especially compared to when I was younger. Harry, Lisa, Kayla (with her husband Ty), Jay, Holly, Mom, Dad, and later Jaden and Austen. Was good to catch up and visit! We didn't have most ideal road conditions home - we were surrounded by fog. We made it by 2:30!
Now it wouldn't have been terrible sleeping for until I was woken up at 5:30 by the sound of Matt power puking! He ate too much Christmas and his gut was making him pay! Poor guy, we had a good laugh about it after we told each other "Merry Christmas!"

The next morning, we went to Lansford, we didn't move nearly as early as we'd have liked, getting on the road at 9:15.The best thing about the driving over this holiday was how beautiful the trees and houses looked with all the frost. Each day we traveled it was a winter Christmas card scene!

We made it up in time for a lunch of apps and snacks and opened gifts! Matt and I once again made out very well! Too well. Was happy to see them enjoy some of the things that we picked out for them too. My favorite gift was probably that they got me a nightstand that completed the king bedroom set that we just got ourselves. Matt was able to set it up right away when we got home the next day too and it looks so good! I'd say my husband's favorite gift was his Dirty Bird jacket for goose hunting. He'd been eyeing it for awhile and already had it in his mind that he wasn't going to get it!
We had supper of lasagna and enjoyed a relaxing evening! We both went to bed tired, full, and happy!

The next day we headed to base after breakfast for some shopping where we got spoiled again. I swapped my coat out for a different size and Michele and I did some serious shopping. The guys were unimpressed and sat nearby waiting (and sighing).

Matt and I had our Christmas that night. We did an apple butter pork loin with mashed potatoes, fresh bread, and veggies. We also exchanged gifts. I gave Matt binoculars for hunting along with a few small items. He gave me a beautiful necklace with May's birthstone dancing in the middle.

The next day, we took off to Center for the Dagman Christmas. It was another full house with ages ranging from almost 90 to 6 months. There was so much good food, loud noise, and the appropriate ribbing and whatnot. Was a nice day to catch up with everyone. Glad to see so many could make it!

Best meal: soo hard to say.... I ate so much food. too much food. 

Christmas night:
MJR: The lasagna is good, Mom.

Michele: Thanks! On this one I used no bake noodles.

MJR: No bake?

Michele: yeah, you put it into the lasagna and then into the oven.
MJR: No boil?
Michele: right, no bake.
MJR: Mom, how did you cook the lasagna?
Michele: you put it together and bake it. You don't put the noodles into water before.
MJR: Mom, do you hear yourself? You mean the noodles are no boil.

Michele stares at him: You know what I mean!

At Dagman Christmas, Aunt Grace and Wes's son Tyler are playing on the floor.

Kyle (Wes's brother) says to Tyler: tickle her toes.

Grace laughs making Tyler laugh.

They soon have socks off comparing feet.
Grace: let me see if you have Dagman toes.

Tyler stares at feet.
Grace: nope you have Grandma Dar toes.
ALR: What's the difference?

Grace: Dagman toes have the second toe longer than the big toe.
ALR: What are Grandma Dar's toes?
Grace: Wrong.