Christmas in Florida was such a very special treat this year for not just Bobby and me but my whole family. We were privileged as a family to all be home for Christmas and we were also blessed to have both of my grandmothers with us as well. My mom’s mom has been staying with my parents for a couple months and dad’s mom was able to fly down from Ohio. It truly was a very special Christmas and our days were filled with some very special times and wonderful memories were made. We were also blessed to have my Uncle Steve and his wife Sharon visit for our Christmas Eve Brunch.
I’m going to transition from here to my Christmas Album.
The next picture is of Grandma and Dave.
Here are Ash, Jen and Ry’ – Dave and Pam’s three children
Bryant and Brenton are Dan and Chris’ children
Mom prepared such a wonderful Christmas Eve Brunch and Dad and the boys got in on it too. Grandma made her famous sausage gravy and we had some yummy biscuits to accompany that. And before I get carried away with mom’s entire menu, let’s just say she had everything from coffee, orange juice and grape juice to cinnamon rolls and everything in between…
Ry’, Bryant and Brenton help with the brunch and Ash and Jen enjoy the great outdoors one evening.
Grandmothers enjoy sitting outside for brunch
Our Family Christmas Eve Brunch
After our brunch on Christmas Eve, Bobby, Dan, Dave, the kids and I headed to the park for a game of “Flag” football. We played – We, what we? They played and I took the pictures. I actually didn’t plan to go but when Bobby asked, I couldn’t resist and I had so much fun.
After the game of football we moved on over to the park area where the kids enjoyed more play time. I was a happy camper too as I took advantage of the swing set. Bobby even pushed me on the swing and I felt as young as a kid again. P.S. The swing is and always has been my absolute favorite on the play ground.
Ash and Jen Below
Brenton, Bryant and Ry’ climb to the top
Jen finished mom’s cheese ball by adding the nuts – Mom made two cheese balls one for Christmas Eve and one for Christmas day. By Christmas night, we had both of them polished off.
It seems snacks did abound 24 – 7. Chris making the chips and salsa plate while Pam replenishes the veggie and dip tray while Ash samples a cucumber and dip.
Opening gifts on Christmas Eve. It’s my family tradition to open gifts on Christmas Eve and mom and dad still carry on with that tradition.
Bobby opening our ‘Ove’ Glove gift from Grandma. She gave us a pair of these and I just used them for the first time tonight. I love these gloves as they grip without the pan slipping away.
Mom and Dad – Pop opening a gift
Serious faces on our nieces and nephews
Dan and Dad help prepare Christmas Dinner. Dan slicing the ham and pop mashing the potatoes.
On any given evening you would find the table looking something like this. Cards have been a favorite family game weather it’s Rook or Poker. Below we have a family game of Texas Holdem Poker happening and it looks like it’s Dan’s turn to bluff, check, call, bet or fold.
Dave and Grandma were such fun at the card table.
The kids enjoy Rook while the adults are at another table playing cards.
Bobby fits like a glove in my family and I love that so much. I’m ever grateful he’s in my life providing love, support and undivided devotion each day.
Bobby Dave and Ash. Bobby and Me Christmas Eve night. Bobby and Uncle Steve outside on Christmas Eve morning visiting before brunch.
