The Doyles take the Christmas spirit very seriously. Currently, in addition to the many strands of lights draped on the house and trees outdoors, there are four fully decorated trees in different rooms of the house, animatronic presents that light up and open and close on the front steps, and an army of decently-sized wooden nutcrackers scattered around. Right now Jenny (Sean's sister) is home and we are all eagerly anticipating (and appreciating) the products of her baking skills.
For both couples in the house (Sean and I and his dad and Marion), this will be our first Christmas as married couples. It has been a little stressful and new for all of us as we try and figure out what traditions to start or keep and how time will be split up between families. One thing is for sure - this next week will be very busy and jam-packed with family plans and gatherings. Add that to the list of people we want to see before we leave and the time is going to fly by.
I am especially excited for my sister, Sue, to come home on Christmas Eve. We usually go to the Christmas Eve service at church and then make a really tasty and special smorgasbord of food. So far the menu includes: stuffed mushrooms, shrimp, cheese and crackers, meatballs, homemade salsa and chips, pickles and olives, and lots of Christmas cookies. I can't wait! Merry Christmas!
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