Getting back right before Christmas was a little rough. The 24th was spend unpacking, doing laundry, going grocery shopping and wrapping presents.
In the evening, Patrick had to work. Right before he left we had a simple dinner of mandarin orange chicken salad. After all the rich food in Vegas, we were ready for something light.
I made hot cocoa for the kiddos and we loaded up to go look at some Christmas lights.
Our very favorite. THE CHRISTMAS HOUSE we usually see on the 23rd when we sleep under the tree (missed that this year). The owners were out front greeting all who came to see their house. Looks like they have managed to somehow add more lights this year.
Our neighborhood has been stringing light between houses for the last 3 years or so. I love it!! This year even more houses joined in. Makes the neighborhood feel so festive.
I love seeing the luminaires people put out on Christmas eve. Such a cool New Mexico tradition.
SANTA CAME
In the morning, I slept till 8:30 before Griffin started knocking at the door. Patrick had come home and put on a movie, and let me sleep a little longer.
Santa brought the kids each a new bike and a trampoline!
We had a yummy breakfast of sausage, smoothies, and monkey bread that our friends had dropped off for us the night before.
