Christmas a la Blackledge

Happy Holiday to all.

We have been enjoying Brian's long break home. He doesn't go back to MO until Jan 4th then back to Maryland sometime in Feb. We celebrated Christmas eve dinner with neighbors George and Claude and their kids. She treated us with prime rib and lobster and I provided the salad, veggies, rolls and appetizers. I enjoyed setting the table with Ruthie's china. Brady spent Christmas with Dean and came home around 1pm. We opened gifts and to Brady's surprise (not) he received a new ipod touch. Brian and Brady added to my Brighton collection and Charles and Mom added to Brian's bourbon stash. My awesome sister, CC added Knives, kookie sheet, and and a wine Keeper stopper.

We will be visiting Brian's family Monday and celebrating New Years together at home with some friends. I certainly enjoyed not working that retail grind. I look forward to continuing my clinicals and classes in the new year.

Here's some pics of our tree going up with Shannon and Brady decorating with DAK's help, of course.

Love to you all, Can't wait to hear the next gifting letter, CC.

Lisa