Wednesday, 24 December 2008

Christmas Eve! Jack spent much of the day picking up and patiently waiting for our traditional pizza party, which didn't start until 5:30. Roger took care of vacuuming. I dusted and cleaned the bathroom. Good family effort! Roger and I went out a various times to run various errands. Dropping off gifts, buying forgotten items like paper cups and plates for the big party, etc. And, of course, lots of wrapping presents. But it was really a peaceful, relaxed day overall. The party was lots of fun with nearly 20 people: Ogdens (including cousin Saralyn), Grahams (including cousin Brian), Vaughns (including their five kids), cousin Evan, and Grandma and Grandpa. While the grownups talked, the kids had a huge nerf dart battle and played Lego. Then we broke out Wii Mario Kart. The Vaughn kids had no idea their parents had their own Wii system and Mario Kart wrapped up under the tree at home! A quiet evening after the party. Jack and I read, and, per tradition, Jack fell asleep by candlelight. Then we're pretty sure Santa came.