Finally, the Creamer Clan's Christmas Day

It came! It finally came! On the morning of the 26th, we celebrated our Christmas. The kids were so happy, and we all got something we wanted

or needed (yes, that is a car wash kit).

After a morning of presents and pinwheels (our traditional Christmas breakfast), we set out to the movies to watch the third installation of The Hobbit. Because we had enjoyed our traditional Christmas Chinese dinner on Christmas Eve, we went out for pizza after the movie. We relaxed, we had fun, and then we got some good family pictures that night.

It was fantastic! Merry Christmas, everyone.

Christmas Day

Because George had to work on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, we postponed our family Christmas until the 26th. As a result of the postponement, we spent Christmas Day morning goofing around,

dressing Harley up in Christmas scarves and such,

and generally just hanging with each other.

By afternoon, it was time to get cooking. As I had made buttermilk pies that morning, we focused on chilis for the squad Christmas dinner. I made Ree Drummond's Simple Perfect Chili

and Giada's White Bean Chicken Chili.

We delivered the food around 9:30 that night to a local hotel that had offered the space to us, and we had fun serving the officers. George took lots of pictures,

even though some did not make us very happy.

I got some good shots too.

In the end, everyone enjoyed the food and company. One officer, whose diet wouldn't allow carbs on that day, took a piece

make that two pieces

of buttermilk pie home with him for his free day. I think that look meant it was supposed to be kept on the down low. George had a great time with his squad, and the kids had a great time serving people who sacrifice so much to serve others. I was totally impressed with their enthusiasm to serve the officers and their dad, and they did not complain one time about our Christmas being delayed.

What an awesome Christmas Day!

Christmas Eve

December, as usual, was busy, busy,  busy. We made time for some fun with friends, including a visit with Elf at a Christmas Party we attended.

Unfortunately, I am sorely lacking in pictures from the rest of the month, mainly because we worked so much. However, I made sure I had the camera on Christmas Eve when we celebrated with Mom and Dad Creamer. George worked that night, but he managed to stop by to eat some Chinese food and get a picture with Mom.

We hung around until late enjoying the company, and enjoying spending one more Christmas together.

It was a wonderful Christmas Eve, and it shows, doesn't it?

More from Danny's Birthday weekend

While I can't believe it is real, my boy did actually turn 11, and we celebrated all weekend with special lunches and dinners. His favorite part? The fact that Zachary came in town for his birthday. That night, Danny got to hang with his best bud, Chase, Zachary, Megan, and of course, me and George. After a dinner of his favorite fast food, Arby's, we came home to a dessert of mustache cookie cake, 

and he opened presents. 

Meanwhile, George and Zachary tirelessly worked to put together his present, a new basketball goal!

Saturday, we attended Megan's orchestra concert (we had also attended it on that Thursday night). We enjoyed ourselves, and George got some of the best concert pics he's ever gotten. 

Sunday, my book club had its first cookie swap, for which I made my standard, pumpkin cookies. 

After the book club meeting, I processed all of the apple infused bourbon and vanilla extract to be given as Christmas gifts. 

 

It was busy weekend, but an awesome one, thanks to my awesome family. Happy 11th, Danny!