A wonderful Christmas Day

This year will go down as one my most favorite Christmas days ever. I am not usually a fan of hectic, busy holidays...but our Christmas day was busy..and I loved every minute of it.
My son Corey came home for the night on Christmas Eve.
Christmas morning was quiet, but wonderful.
I, as usual, feel spoiled.
I have a brand new bench grinder..a true surprise, from hubby! I can't wait to use it on some broken china! Also under the tree, was new Sigma 70-300mm lens..which I have quickly fallen for!...My older son (pictured above with all the facial hair!) brought me the sweetest little bluebird salt and pepper shakers...and rare Jamaican Blue coffee..yumm! Casey, my youngest son gave me a huge basket full lotion and soap!!!
Hubby then made us all delicious omlets.....and I baked some cheesy artichoke dip for later in the day.

After a while we headed out to make our holiday rounds. We stopped at my sister & brother in law's house, during which we gave one of my FAVORITE gifts that we bought this year, a pair of cowboy boots!..to Sydney..our sweet little niece..she ADORES boots..and of course we felt she needed a new pair! She was so cute..I think she went upstairs to look at them in mirror about three times in fifteen minutes.
We then headed about an hour away, to spend the rest of the day with my family at my aunt and uncle's house in Delmar. My mom is in town, from Florida, so that made the day very special. It has been years since I have been able to spend time with her on Christmas!
The sweet face above is one of my aunt, Tammy....I think she was pleasantly exhausted from food and festivities!

Here is another photo, yes..taken with the new Sigma lens, of my two favorite young men in this whole world. They were hamming it up for me, apparently!
I am so thankful for being able to spend the day yesterday with people that mean the most to me. That was my greatest gift..nothing can outshine it.

Wishing you all a special holiday season!