Holidailies 26

Happy Boxing Day! Did everyone give boxes of goodies to their service people today, in keeping with English tradition? No, I didn't think so. We didn't either.

However, we did uphold American tradition by going shopping at the outlet malls down in Clinton and Killingworth. I got cute accessories for my downstairs bathroom (the first time I have ever bought matching bathroom accessories!) and some kitchen items I needed. And a few goodies (on sale) for next year's Christmas boxes!

We had a fun Christmas yesterday. Marty and I woke up and opened presents. The knitted slippers my mom sent were a big hit:


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(Please ignore the fact that my slippers are on the wrong feet. It's not exactly easy to tell the difference.)

Ziggy enjoyed the discarded wrapping paper and my new basket, as you can see. I love the basket too, so he'll have to fight me for it.

After the gifts were opened, I got down to some serious work in the kitchen preparing the Christmas feast. Everything all turned out very well and we ate right on schedule, about an hour or so after Marty's mom and her husband arrived from Georgia. What a nice Christmas!

The fun continues. Tonight it's supposed to snow! And tomorrow we're going to Newport to see the mansions decorated for Christmas. I can't wait!