Yes, we had five house guests for a total of nine people for six days, but the award goes to Brian's sister Katie for traveling all the way from Fiji (!) where she works as a Peace Corp volunteer. In the days leading up to Christmas, we tried to show everyone how much Montgomery has to offer and how much we love it here. I think we succeeded in that Brian's parents started to talk about moving here....
On the 23rd, everyone enjoyed the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts - currently showing an exhibit of Annie Leibovitz' photography.
and we spent that evening at cousin Karen's house (about 30 mins away) where all the Church side had gathered. This is cousin Lilly about 2 months older than Molly.
19 people total and the first time that Brian's mom and her brother, Unc (or "Papa" to Molly) have spent Christmas together in 46 years.
The 24th was the 3rd annual decorating of Santa's cookies (ie, eat all the frosting you can)
and dinner out. This year at a hibachi grill. Molly got her first whack at using chopsticks and we discovered that both of our kids (not a bad thing) are terrified of fire.
Then home to set out food for the reindeer....
and a good night's sleep in preparation for Christmas or as parents of young kids know it: the LONGEST day EVER.
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No doubt a quiet time was needed soon after the guests departed. What great memories were created at this special gathering. I love Molly's colorful stockings.
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