Christmas in Ohio, Part 2

~Monday, December 23~

Monday morning, everyone enjoyed sleeping in, relaxing, and settling-in. We just stayed at home all day.

That evening, we had a big meal and my Aunt, Uncle, and cousins came over! The menu included pork with peppers, mashed potatoes, fruit, chips and guacamole, sweet potato casserole, and salad.

The kids’ table. J

It was so good to be with family again and spend some time together!

~Tuesday, December 24~

Tuesday was a pretty low-key day as well. Some of the kids went with Daddy to the mall that day to do some shopping. We picked a crazy day, of course! J

Watching a movie.

We had our big Christmas Eve meal around 3 p.m. We ate some of the most amazing ham I’ve ever eaten, along with fruit, Asian salad, potato salad, and bread.

Then we got dressed up and headed to my grandparents’ church for their Christmas Eve candlelight service. It was a great time of worship and reflection.

One of our Christmas Eve traditions when we’re in Ohio, is to drive through this cul-de-sac that has an incredible light display. This was one of the 6 or so houses there. Amazing, isn’t it?

Then when we got home, Abuela made her homemade hot chocolate, and we had it with crackers, cheese, and cookies.

Then it was off to bed for all of us!

To be continued . . .