I was given very strict instructions by Sean to be at my parents' house by 8:00 yesterday morning to start opening presents and I made with a few minutes to spare! He was a bit excited! We always take turns opening presents one at a time, starting with the youngest (Sean) to the oldest (my Mom), so it takes a couple of hours but it is so much fun. It is also tradition to have cinnamon rolls and orange juice while we open.
Sean got a bunch of new games and, after we opened presents, we didn't see him again for the rest of the day because he was downloading and playing them. Tashena's big present was an Apple watch and now I think I need one! I got a new rolling duffel bag, a puffer jacket that folds into a small bag, a Hydro Flask, some winter boots, and some more DVDs for my Alfred Hitchcock collection. If I am actually able to go to Iceland next year I am all set! My Dad gave everyone $50 which is a tradition we have had since my sisters and I were really young (Sean already bought another game online). In the afternoon we had a wonderful Christmas dinner with turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, pomegranate salad, rolls, and vegetables with dip. We took a break and then had another game of Shanghai rummy. I didn't come in last place this time but it still wasn't pretty! It was a really nice Christmas!
