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sandra
2011-12-29 23:03:39 (UTC)

Christmas 2011

The plans for Christmas Eve were set.
Bryn and Kell came with Courtney on Christmas Eve and arrived at the Library to get the house key. Courtney tried a small prank, on the work staff...I am not sure how well it was received...most of them don't know her.

We had spaghetti , as I had started the sauce in the morning, I thought I was smart to have things underway for the evening as I worked till 6:00PM. I think they enjoyed it. Bryn was so eager to help with preparations.

I thought I had the groceries on hand but found that I needed a desert for Christmas day for Christmas Eve dinner (after Courtney had said she was bringing something) Hmm! Also Hillary decided on the Christmas Eve desert. I ended up getting up and doing an early shopping trip to Mall.

We prepared a breakfast of bacon and eggs and everyone had a good sleep.

I started the preparations for Christmas Eve dinner and Bryn volunteered to help. Courtney set the table and prepared the gifts under the tree and set up the seating arrangements.

Jason started building the bed for me, without me helping or asking for advice or help....hurragh! He and Bryn built the whole bed without asking where things should be moved or how it should be built or complaining .
Great!!

Jan showed up later in the afternoon and settled in quietly . That was much appreciated! Later she seemed rattled at different parts of the evening...and apparently said some "irritating comments"
She ended up crying at a few different times. I don't understand why but Courtney helped her out.

Hillary and Craig came with Griffin . We all were so anxious to see him and he proved to be such a great little star . There were many presents. Griffin received a beautiful Rocking Horse from Courtney and Jason. She had recovered it and painted it and put a wool mane on it. She also painted a plaque for his wall that matched the rocking horse.Courtney was very nervous that it would not be appreciated. Griffin loved to sit on it and it was the perfect size for him. They gave him beautiful books and he loves books. Hillary and Craig seemed very pleased . There was a cute lion ornament for his first Christmas as well. Hillary made fudge and cookies and snickerdoodle bars and everyone was happy to get their treats. Craig was given chocolate mustaches from Courtney ...they were fun.

There were many gifts from the Digiglio's for Griffin. Bath tows, Maple Leaf shoes, two T shirs (slap shot and Mickey) two sleepers with Winnie the Pooh and then red ones with Mickey Mouse and a cute cap.A little boy doll that takes a shower with Griffin...so cute.
We all got a Heart and Stroke calendar from Darren and Charla. and I got a Movie and Restaurant gift card as well. It was very generous of Darren and Charla.
Hillary and Craig were taken back at the lovely gifts.
Bryn and Kell were very patient to wait for their gifts and quite appreciative.
Kell thanked Jan for her lovely card and was very sweet about it.Her




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