Christmas 2018

Christmas is always a little hectic so I try to find ways to minimize the confusion. Instead of the traditional ham or turkey dinner, I plan a barbecue feast with baby back ribs (compliments of Harrah's), pulled pork (made the night before), brisket (provided by Teresa from some barbecue place in Concordia) and simple side dishes.

This way I don't have to be slaving away in the kitchen while everyone else is having fun in the living room. Violet and Lincoln managed to coerce Courtney into playing trains while waiting until after dinner to open the mound of Christmas presents.

After my buffet style dinner (which, by the way, was delicious) we all gathered around the Christmas tree to open presents. Violet and Lincoln are way more intent on getting all the wrapping paper off all the gifts before totally exploring each and every one.

It's also a great time to get those family pictures to add to my digital photo frame to be enjoyed throughout the year.

Jamie and Lincoln got the most unique gift this year - unique but oh so very true.

So Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night! Now let's get this Christmas tree down and put away in it's proper place!