Christmas Eve Eve

 We were able to spend the morning "watching" Brianna.  She decided to "help" me sanding the top of the bureau.  Hah!  She made a drum set out of scrap wood blocks and "performed" a concert.    


The sanding went quickly and only the front of the bureau remains to be completed.  Worst for last.  Ugh.  Tomorrow is another day.



After a quick late breakfast, Paul and I headed out to pick up a few necessary items.  Top of the list - winter boots for me.  (Found on sale at more than 50% off!)  Target for socks (How can I keep running out of clean socks?) and clear nail polish.  Then we passed Asia restaurant and decided a late lunch/early dinner was appropriate after successfully manipulating through the traffic and crowds.  


A late lunch = late quiet time.  But we are now re-energized and ready to start prepping for Christmas Eve dinner.  Spinach artichoke dip, broccoli casserole and brownies.  

And since it is National Christmas Movie Marathon Day, I hope to watch at least a couple of my favorites.  

Number 1 - It's A Wonderful Life.  A poignant reminder that the lives we touch through kindness and generosity are endless.  Thank you Kerri H for introducing me to this movie.

Number 2 - The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.  The theatrics of the Grinch, the sweetness of Cindy Lou Who and the the music - what's not to love!  In 2019 we dressed up as the Who's.  Just because.

                                        Kevin, Paul, Me and Scott
                                                    Megan and Maddy

Number 3 - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.  The harder he tries for perfection, the more things go awry.  The turkey, the tree and the cousins.  All perfect catastrophes.

Other favorites - The Family Man, The Santa Clause and Christmas with the Kranks.  

A perfect way to spend Christmas Eve Eve.

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