We spent Christmas with my parents. We flew up to Washington 2 days before Christmas and stayed for 5 days. It was wonderful. The house was decorated so beautifully. It was cold and snowy outside and warm and toasty inside.
Here are a few pictures:
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Garland on the bannister.
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Look at this pretty tree. (Notice the cat)
Mom decorated it in gold, white and red.
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My parent's cat, Eowyn, takes an evening snooze under the Christmas tree.
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Joe got Mom this game called Carcassonne for Christmas. We played it a bunch--it's great. You build cities and roads and get points by making your players (known as "meeples") thiefs, knights, farmers and monks. Very cool.
We had a great time. Thanks Mom and Dad!