Christmas

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Christmas vacation has been lovely. I came to Arlington, Texas, the week before Christmas to help my parents by looking after their dog. They went to Germany to visit Karen and Jason. I worked the first few days I was here but was able to enjoy my evenings with Chris. We've been cooking together, watching TV, playing video games, doing a little shopping, and playing with the dogs. It's been really relaxing and exactly the kind of break I needed.

On Saturday Chris and I played in his wood shop. He taught me how to turn on the lathe. I made a very small top for a wine cork. It's not fabulous, but I'm happy with it. Chris is working on a lap table for me (so I can put the computer on something while I'm in bed). I'm pretty excited about that.

Sunday we spent the day in the kitchen. We made enchiladas, egg nog, and a snowball cake. Sunday night we had a lovely dinner at Chris's parents' house.

Christmas day we opened presents that we bought each other. Chris got me a new camera bag! Along with lights for my bike and pepper spray. (Nothing says Christmas like pepper spray.) I got Chris a new backpack since the one he had been using was from high school. I also got him some clothes. Later in the morning, we had breakfast at his parents' house and watch A Christmas Story. Believe it or not, it was my first time t0 see the film. Now I finally understand all the jokes about the leg lamp! Later in the day, we had a traditional Christmas meal and opened presents with his family. I ran off for a little bit and visited Grandma Lucci at her assisted living center. When I came back we ate dessert, turkey sandwiches (in that order), and played card games. It was a lovely, lovely holiday. I consider myself very lucky to be as comfortable with Chris's family as I am with my own.

Chris has gone back to work, but I'm taking vacation. I've been watching movies and TV, playing video games, spending time with Grandma, and visited with Autumn and Ky while Chris is at work. Nothing too exciting but it's very relaxing. I'm hoping that I'll be able to get together with various friends this week though I'm fighting off a cold at the moment.

Hope your holiday is enjoyable too!

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