Not Dreaming,

This year we did not have to DREAM of a White Christmas, it was a reality!

Our Christmas starts with brunch in the late morning,

The weather was more than a wee bit on the treacherous side.

I'm so thankful that everyone lives close enough to make it here for Christmas.

That said, the driving was not good.  Not good at all.

Depending on which minute your arrived here, the conditions varied.

There IS something about snow on Christmas Day that feels festive and right.

Even though it also feels bitingly cold.

We have all arrived and are ready to dig into breakfast!

The menu does not vary.

Which means I don't have to think about it, just do it.

This year I had Christmas Eve day to prep EVERYTHING.

What a difference THAT made!

Last year on the week of Christmas our stove quit working.  It ended up being an electrical problem causing a snap, Crackle, and POP which could easily have burn the house down.

We managed somehow to have Christmas Brunch by using a large toaster oven and crock pots.

Compared to that, this year's brunch was a breeze!  Nothing makes you more thankful for what you had than not having it!