Christmas Morning

We weren't traveling anywhere for Christmas, so Christmas morning started a weeklong relaxation fest. The girls slept in until around 9am, just late enough so Sarah had time to prepare the quiches and get them in the oven. We were also able to enjoy a cup of coffee together before we heard Reese's melodious voice asking if they could come downstairs. Once we got our traditional top of the stairs photo it was game on.

It was our first Christmas morning with our new living room furniture which meant we all got a comfortable place to sit. The girls were definitely set up well for a good morning of unwrapping. Since they were little, though, they have loved to unwrap together and take as much joy in what the other one receives as they do in their own gifts. It is very cool to see.

This year Reese was also intent on purchasing gifts for other family members and had a great idea for her mother. Sarah loved the Lexington Sporting beanie that she can use to keep warm on the sidelines when Reese and Callie have their games in February and March.

Callie received a couple of pairs of sneakers for Christmas along with several other items of clothing. She kept saying throughout the morning, "you guys have done too much." We appreciated her gratitude for the gifts and the fact that she doesn't take it all for granted. She is a great kid, and that also played a part in the gift of the day that her sister received.

That's right, Reese Harper Bowes got a phone. It came well ahead of schedule by about a year, but she was very deserving and we know she will be very responsible. The best part of this gift was that Reese was completely shocked and overwhelmed with emotions when she opened the box. She squealed and started crying with joy. Definitely a Christmas morning to remember.

On Christmas afternoon we had dinner with Sharon and Chris at the Leatherman's house, which is always a good time with great food. The very next night we had a dinner and game night at the Sewell's house. The girls were told it was a Christmas pajama themed evening, so Reese and John broke out their Christmas pants and paired them with their new LSC sweatshirts. They looked pretty good, if you ask us. The rest of the week only stands out in that it involved watching a fair amount of Premier League soccer and hanging out. It was just what we all needed to complete 2022.