Monday, December 27, 2010

A Blessed Christmas

Posted by Strlady at 6:24 PM
I don't know if I mentioned this but I'm not very big on surprises. Not at all. They make me feel out of the loop as if there has been some plotting and talking behind my back (which there is), but this year, I'll take this surprise ANY day.


You see that young couple between my parents and me. That is my daughter and my future son in law that showed up at my door on Christmas eve. I thought this would be my first Xmas without her and she had plotted with my sisters for months to surprise me. I still feel the sting in the back of my eyes just remembering the first glimpse of them.

Besides my daughter, son in law, and parents... my home was full for the holidays


From left to right.. Brenda (my sister) and her son GenePaul, Jessica (my younger sister), Harvey (my brother), Me, Nyshma and Ryan. In front, the patriarchs of the Family, My Mom and Dad. We had not been this complete in over 8 years so it was quite a blessing. Missing was my niece, Sydle which we hope will join the next reunion in September, for my daughter's wedding.


The house was decorated by my talented sister, Brenda who knows exactly where to put each ornament so that it will shine to it's brightest potential and although she shared the cold she picked up on the plane with me, she did make sure that I had pretty sights and sounds around the house to bring me comfort.


There was some doodling around by my brother, who might not know how to quilt but can hold his own in the artistic arena.


Lots of Goofing around with our unofficial Puertorican white boy, Michael (he insists he is really a Miguelito) who pretends he is part of the clan and we let him, because he knows how to add a great flare to any gathering.

Overall an outstanding Christmas with a crew that knows what love is all about.
On the topic of surprises.. I just want to say, although I loved this one... Give the Gift of Anticipation next time!! LOL!

I hope all your Christmases have been as blessed as mine!

4 comments on "A Blessed Christmas"

April on December 27, 2010 at 9:56 PM said...

what an awesome christmas present!!!!

Anonymous said...

I do believe you received the best gift ever of all your family for the holidays!

Kelly@ Charming Chatter on December 29, 2010 at 8:51 PM said...

Aw what a wonderful surprise. Love the pictures - you have a lovely family!!

Thelma on January 10, 2011 at 7:08 PM said...

Your daughter, what a pistol, you'll never believe her again when she says, "I can't make it home for Christmas".....I always tell my daughter, the only gift I want for Christmas, is having her home. LIke you, I've never spent a Christmas without her.

I'm so happy your holidays were the merriest!

 

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