McDonald Christmas 2013
One of the things I like most about my kids is their tendency to sleep late, even on Christmas morning. Sure, it makes things difficult while school is in session but an 8am Christmas morning more than makes up for that. This year was a little strange because I’ve been spoiled for the last long time in having Kerri’s parents with us and the kidlets throughout the Christmas season. For a variety of reasons that didn’t happen this year so it was a quiet morning with just the four of us.
In the afternoon we shot over to my mom’s place where my siblings, their spouses and all their McChildren gathered. It’s a rare event to get all 7 of us siblings together in a single location so I’m kicking myself for not taking pictures while everyone was there. There were only 10+ cameras in the house so you can see why it would be difficult to remember. 🙁
We ended up getting ourselves a ping pong table as the “family gift”. We had a great time playing at Kristie (previously known as Valdivia) and Chris Bowers’ home earlier in the year and decided we needed training for the next time we visit with them. The weather has wanted to be beautiful since before Christmas but the wind has been fairly constant so we’ve not been able to play much. Oh, we’ll get to it soon and by summer you may find us live on ESPN276 or whatever channel carries pro ping pong.
We’re very grateful for our friends and family again this year. We’re mindful of the sacrifice our military and their families have offered up while we enjoy the comforts of home with loved ones around us. Thank you all! Best wishes for 2014!