I posted a few photos on Facebook and Instagram, but here are those plus a few more....
Tristan's cat, Astrid, getting a turkey treat before dinner on Christmas Day.
Christmas Eve place setting.
The Christmas Eve dinner table was so beautiful.
Kathy was cooking in her lovely and backless dress.
From the front with her Mrs. Santa apron.
Kathy made blackberry syrup for special Christmas Eve Cocktails.
Champagne, blackberry syrup and rosemary sprigs...gold sugar on the rim. Yum.
Kathy and Tristan made Gingerbread Men cookies...
and they made a few JIMberbread cookies. He thought it was pretty funny.
Enlarge the photo to see the cookie he is holding.
Kathy made a Yule Log cake for Christmas Eve dessert.
It was DELICIOUS!
Lauren and Tristan, ready for Christmas Eve dinner.
Lauren put her mom's glasses on and posed as Sarah Palin.
Very funny!
Opening gifts Christmas morning. Lauren got a keyboard!
(Out of order) The kids opened one gift on Christmas Eve.
More of Christmas morning...
Joe got a SMU golf shirt.
The tree was beautiful, and loaded with gifts.
Joe and I went to Mass at St. Ann's on Christmas Eve. We went early so we
could be sure to get seats. There were probably 100 people standing, so we were lucky.
Me and my sweetie...
Can you see me in the tree?
The boys on Christmas Eve, all dressed up.
Joe carved the turkey on Christmas Day.
I made the Red Velvet Cake for Christmas Day dessert.
The girls on Christmas Eve.
Stockings hung (no chimney).
The grand piano and the tree in their living room.
Looking at cookies through my nearly empty wine glass.
Joe, Lauren, me and Tristan on Christmas Day evening.
We took a walk down 5th Avenue - Old Naples - to look at the decorations.
Today we are on the road again, on our way to Brunswick, Georgia, to spend a few days with our son Joe and daughter-in-law Darlene. We are excited to see (finally!) their almost new home there. More pictures of our time there will follow before the year ends!
Thanks for your visit! Peace & hugs.
Great photos and now we have more to see. Enjoy your visit in Georgia and safe travels.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful photos, I trust that Tristan is doing well at SMU? Safe travels, Terri. Happy New Year just in case.
ReplyDeleteSo many great photos! Your cake looks so good :-)
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so pretty. Food looks so yummy. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your visit
ReplyDeleteI know you will enjoy Joe and his wife Darlene, and their new home. Be safe in traveling. Loved seeing the pictures from Christmas Eve and Christmas day, especially the one of you and Joe! Blessings
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful home and great pictures. You look pretty, all dressed up for Christmas. So glad you had such a good time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful time! Everything looks so pretty! Enjoy your time with your son.
ReplyDeleteOh! I so enjoyed all your pictures, it made feel like was there.(well almost there. lol) That sure was a beautiful tree, everything looked so nice. Thanks for sharing your Christmas with us!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your lovely photos:)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a beautiful Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed being allowed in to your Christmas with your family. What a lovely home they have. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful home and beautiful people!! I'm so glad you could be together for Christmas. I'm eager to see the next batch of pics!
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