Christmas eve was spent quietly at home – just me and my husband. It was a big departure from past Christmas eves wherein we have consistently celebrated with family and friends at my sister’s home on Long Island. It was too quiet, I kind of missed the big party which normally lasted till 1:00 in the morning, and the long gift giving ‘ceremony’ at the strike of midnight where everyone gets called out to get his/her presents.
We politely turned down an invite from a family friend, because we didn’t want to brave the traffic on the parkways in time for dinner. That meant, we were not going to see family and friends, as this was the chosen venue for the year. Although, my sister was a bit disappointed with our decision, she was nice to invite us at their home for dinner on Christmas day.
In the company of family and not-so-traditional Christmas fare, it was fun seeing them that day. The ever indulgent hostess that she is, her fine china and silverware were rolled out even if it was just us.
Sans, the usual dancing, singing and big crowd, my sister’s family, my husband and I reveled in the joy of being together and enjoyed the sumptuous meal and the gifts on a very special day. My husband does not observe Christmas, as he is Jewish, but he has been in tune with my family’s Christmas celebrations ever since we were married.
This was the ninth, and I’m looking forward to our tenth Christmas celebration together come December because then, we may be celebrating the holidays with a BIG CHANGE.
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Your ‘big change’sounds exciting. I wonder what it may be?!
Looks like you had fun-filled holidays!
Happy New Year!
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Now you’ve peaked my curiosity! What could be the BIG CHANGE?
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@ Duni and Lynne
if everything will fall in to its place, it will indeed be an exciting change for us. we have 11 months to wait for the outcome
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Aha! Meron na ngayong time frame ang ‘big project’ nyo…woot woot! Super lamig ba dyan? We caught a glimpse of the Buffalo Bills gave dyan….sus puro puti lahat because of the snow.
Asa bahay lang kami…and yes it’s been cold here…in the 20s kami earlier but it went up to the 40s ata….still too cold for me. M went to work for while I did some chores….
Have a good week ahead. Sana di na brutal.
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@ Tuks
we’re crossing our fingers (and toes LOL) may ma-bulls eye yung hinahanap hehe. otherwise, give up na ako, kaya dapat my time frame na.
FL in the 20′s is insane. grabe nga ang lamig dito eh.
Naku ang lamig pa din dito. E and I only go out to get the mail and we’re running kasi ang lamig….syempre tuwang tuwa ang bata….
Sige I’m going to cross my fingers, toes and my eyes na sana maging successful ang big project ninyo ni F!
Have a good night…
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Hi, Jul! How are you? Those were some nice pics.
A belated Christmas and New Year to you and your loved ones. 
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@ choc mint girl
we’re fine, thank you. thanks for dropping by.
Hhmmmmm, that ” big change ” was brought to my attention again when I read it. Just want to let you know manang Juliana that i’m still very curious about it, and can’t wait to find out what’s that all about. hehe.
Hope you had a great start of the new year!
Debbie
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I’m still wondering what’s that ” big change, ” and up to now, I can’t wait to find out, hehe..
Hope you had a great start of the new year manang Juliana! Take care.
Debbie
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