I hesitate to call anything perfect, because, really, everything can be a *little* better, but this Christmas was as close to perfect as any family holiday can be.
First, let's start with the obvious- no travel for/with any of the kiddos simplified matters for all involved. Having the kids sleep in their own beds just made it all easier, which equated to happy, well-rested kids. The four adults who traveled here did it with aplomb (despite a few minor snags!). And the house hosted everyone with ease.
We had plenty of delicious food thanks to everyone chipping in with a dish or meal. Seafood Hot Pot. Hue food from Ba No's luggage. Egg casserole. And crown jewel of Christmas dinner- the prime rib roast. Eating together is such a great part of the holiday memories!
And of course the kids. There are now three little ones in the youngest generation, and the two older ones are totally stoked on Christmas. With all the decorations, anticipation, and excitement, they could feel the holidays in the air.
As for the generation up, my cohort, well, our gift to Ba Noi was her first Christmas ever with three grandkids as well as all her kids having a boy/girlfriend. She was grinning all weekend.
THEN, we had Christmas at Grandma and Papa's! And we did it all again- family, food, gifts, new-born cousin, and a 6th Birthday party to top it off!
OK, I decided: Greatest Christmas.
Pics here
And the SF Xmas!
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