It is interesting to share a holiday with another family. I know this is my family, but I'm talking about participating in traditions that are different than what you grew up with. I thoroughly enjoy the Olson Family traditions and I enjoy how the experience encourages me to reflect on the Jansen Family traditions.
We went out far too often when we were in Western Washington. We made too many trips into town because we'd done hardly any shopping before we made our way to the coast. We were ill-prepared for the festivities. Thankfully this gave us a chance to visit a few of my favourite shops in the area -- the top two being the shop at the convent and the co-op. Both are delightful and I can't help but sigh and relax the moment I walk in.
We took in a movie (the Hobbit… ugh), ate at a couple favourite restaurants, chatted, and enjoyed being together. I thoroughly enjoyed knitting close to the fire -- there are few things better than that. Erik and I ate way too much all week long, which I only mildly regretted.
My father-in-law makes the most delicious swedish meatballs. My mother-in-law makes the yummiest lefsa. My sister-in-law makes the perfect santa. And there are always plenty of presents to go around. Erik and I were spoiled... as we always are.
Erik's family eats Christmas dinner by candlelight -- a tradition I adore. Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, corn, broccoli, raspberry-pineapple jello salad, olives, and pickles. Yummmm. I enjoy all the Olson Family traditions, not just the candlelight and menu, but I do love those too.
More on that some other time.
Merry Christmas!
We went out far too often when we were in Western Washington. We made too many trips into town because we'd done hardly any shopping before we made our way to the coast. We were ill-prepared for the festivities. Thankfully this gave us a chance to visit a few of my favourite shops in the area -- the top two being the shop at the convent and the co-op. Both are delightful and I can't help but sigh and relax the moment I walk in.
We took in a movie (the Hobbit… ugh), ate at a couple favourite restaurants, chatted, and enjoyed being together. I thoroughly enjoyed knitting close to the fire -- there are few things better than that. Erik and I ate way too much all week long, which I only mildly regretted.
My father-in-law makes the most delicious swedish meatballs. My mother-in-law makes the yummiest lefsa. My sister-in-law makes the perfect santa. And there are always plenty of presents to go around. Erik and I were spoiled... as we always are.
Erik's family eats Christmas dinner by candlelight -- a tradition I adore. Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, corn, broccoli, raspberry-pineapple jello salad, olives, and pickles. Yummmm. I enjoy all the Olson Family traditions, not just the candlelight and menu, but I do love those too.
More on that some other time.
Merry Christmas!
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