Christmas 2010 - Lawrence, KS

 

 

 

 

This year, we spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Lawrence, KS with our two kitty gatos, Smokey and Sadie (the Goat). While we missed seeing the family, it was fun to watch the cats go crazy with the tree and excessive amounts of cat nip!

Snowy Blue Ridge Mountains!

On Monday, December 28th, it was time for us to head back to Kansas. Although it was sad to say our goodbyes to our family and friends, seeing snow-covered mountains always has a way of lifting spirits!

Christmas Dinner!

Because we ended up getting so busy on Christmas Day, Madre decided to prepare Christmas dinner the day after Christmas. Prime Rib, mashed potatoes, broccoli casserole, and rolls were still good a day later. We all devoured some cow, quite happily!

Christmas with Beverly and Jared!

The day after Christmas, we stopped by Beverly and Jared's house. One of the highlights of the holiday season is the abundance of sweet goodies at everyone's house. Beverly's was no different, so we settled in for a warm cup of Joe and a slice of rum cake!

Christmas at Madre and Padre's - Part II

Since Brian was feeling sick Christmas morning, we went back to Madre and Padre's house Christmas evening to finish exchanging gifts. Thank goodness Brian was feeling a lot better and could enjoy himself!

Christmas with Kenny, Jan, & Brynna!

After I finished up with all of the holiday festivities in Barnardsville, Brian and I went to his parents house for a little Christmas cheer!

Christmas in Barnardsville, NC!

For Christmas Day, Brian was feeling a little under the weather, so he held the fort down at home, resting in the bed. After I made sure he was good and Pepto-Bismol-ed up, Madre, Padre, and I left for Barnardsville, NC to see Grandpa and the rest of the Creegan family. All in all, it was a good day on the farm!

Christmas Morning!

On Christmas morning, it was a pretty typical Christmas atmosphere. A Christmas Story on TV, Padre scrambling eggs and frying bacon, and, of course, going through your stocking to see what Santa brought. This year, it appears Zoe was Santa....

Christmas at Scott and Chrissy's

Christmas Eve night we have a long-standing tradition of going to Brian's Uncle Scott and Aunt Chrissy's house. Apart from getting to see everyone for the holidays, I always look forward to Chrissy's signature hot punch!