Christmas at our House

We opened gifts at our house before we took off to Hong Kong for Christmas. It was small but we had a good time.

The kids were hyped up. I think it was early for them.  Or maybe they just knew they were getting cash.

Patrick had his cousin, Joe on Skype for our Christmas. That was really neat.

Our cute Japanese Christmas Tree.

 Jared's students from Lester Middle School here on Okinawa, made a "Flat Jared" after he left. So we made it a Christmas ornament.

Patrick got me earrings and a necklace.

Caroline opens the gift that Patrick got her (read, Mom bought and Patrick has no idea what is in the box).

She loved it!

Now she opens what Jared got her, same as above...

Bill bought Jared, facial cleanser...awesome gift. Not really, he bought him new shoes. But it was fun when Jared opened the facial soap.

Joe is still here!

Bill's turn...

I got him a GoPro camera...!!

Good Christmas.  Off to have coffee and pancakes...

Christmas Flotilla - November 29

The day after Thanksgiving, Swansboro hosts the Christmas Flotilla.  Bill had never seen it so we made it priority.  It was really, really cold but we bundled up and had a great time.
Ed, Jane and Jennifer came.  And Melanie and Andy came with their kids too.  
Really a cute event.