Christmas Eve

I could write a ton, but it really won't capture the joy of Christmas Eve at home with our family. There was work, baking, fish chowder making, holiday movie watching, last minute gift getting and skiing to keep us busy during the day. Euchre, our Christmas Eve dinner, hot cocoa and The Polar Express and some gift opening kept us entertained in the evening. We talked about our most memorable Christmas gifts and what you realize is that it isn't the gifts that make Christmas special, but the people you are with and the memories made. I'm thankful for another year of memories and being together. Tanner thanked me again for having a memory tree. I'm glad we are able to make these memories together again this year. 

Stickies ready in front of the new fireplace 

The night before Christmas

Took a lot of shots to get this! 

Believe

Using the china again! 

Ready for dinner 

Homemade bread bowls for chowder

Chowder cooking in the new kitchen