Dad and Mom arrived home Saturday afternoon; that evening, most of us bundled up against the cold to go see the annual Christmas parade in downtown Colorado Springs. Despite the bitter temperatures, we had fun watching the floats (including a Chick-fil-a truck and trailer full of dancing cows! That's for you, Aunt Christine!) and visiting with the Anderson family.
By 7:30 this morning, the stairs were populated by the waiting kids, eager to begin the morning's festivities. As a new twist in the tradition of the early Christmas with Grandpa and Grandma Paige, we began the celebration in the morning. Breakfast was a delicious bacon, egg, and cheese pie, completed by a side of rolls with cinnamon sugar and pecans. Before heading to the family room for presents, we had our second advent reading of the Christmas season. Everyone had fun giving and receiving presents to and from Grandpa and Grandma, and we finished with enough time to not feel rushed while getting ready for church. Tonight, we're having our "Christmas dinner"!
We're excited to see Elissa (she arrives in the States in one week) and everyone else back in Indy soon!
I'll post pictures soon...
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