Christmas #3 for 2014
Today is the 28th of December and Dennis and I traveled to Eden Prairie to see daughter Carrie and her family. After a good snowfall this last weekend, we found the roads with good traveling surfaces.
Dennis and I anguished over Christmas gifts this year for the entire blended family. We did not do any shopping in the retail, or the Internet. We paid a visit to our bank and decided to give what everyone seems to be able to need. I had mixed feelings about it as I am the first to admit, I enjoy the shopping.
It was quite obvious that Nicholas enjoyed the cold hard cash. We did query Nicholas and Megan if this type of gift was okay, rather than an actual purchased gift. Hands down we got nods of the affirmative.
After 8 lessons during her classroom time, Megan entertained us with Christmas renditions from her lesson book. She went on to tell us the first set of lessons were the finger plucking and then she showed us her actual “Bow License” card. Grandpa and I both feel she is doing exceptional with the songs, the placement of the violin on her shoulder, and her finger poise.
Today was the close of the 2014 Christmas celebrations. We loved being with and seeing all of the families, sharing conversations, breaking bread and taking photos. Most of all I enjoyed the warmth of the hugs. Dennis and I feel that this year of 2014 was just the best, but then we think that about every day as we close our eyes and thank the Lord for having had the day. God willing, there are many more days of seeing family, feeling the warmth of family, and sharing in each of their individual experiences.