the tree and decoration, inside and out were done. it was magical. after the kids were grown, all the sons would meet at his parents home and exchange gifts after midnight. we would eat after everyone would arrive. we would have cold cuts, cheese and salads. i had baked christmas cookies and would bring a large box of the treats for the occasion.
while his parents were alive we would spend christmas eve at his house and christmas day with my family. it made for an easy decision on which house to visit over the holidays.
they have been gone for about 15 years and i really do miss them and the 