Well that's different

[altivo]

Both of Gary's brothers and their families showed up for dinner at his mom's today. These are the ones who were not speaking to each other for years. Everyone was at least civil, and on the whole it went quite well. The food was good, but that's normal. Gift exchanges were subdued largely as a result of the economic climate, but that's fine too. I gave Gary a new MP3 player (he's worn out 3 and has been using mine to listen to audiobooks but the capacity of my player isn't large enough to suit him.) We received wine and candy from family, and I got a bear wall calendar and a wolf desk calendar. Gary also came up with N scale scenery bits: a run-in shed (assembly required) and six teeny-tiny horses to go with it, as well as two switch turnouts and accompanying controls and track bits for the proposed train layout. (I think he's more into this than I am, even.)

No snow for Christmas, but at least everyone seems happy. I promised the horses apples in the morning, and Red got apple and orange tonight and has a new toy coming but doesn't know that yet. Waiting for Gary to get back from singing at church now...

Wishing you all the very best for whatever mid-winter holiday you observe.

Comments

[avon_deer]

I am just about to travel to my parent's house to start my Christmas day. I hope you enjoy your own.

I hope the two brothers are able to continue their reconciliation.

[songdogmi.livejournal.com]

Merry Christmas to you and Gary and all the critters! I'm glad to hear the family party went well, and hope you have a happy, quiet day today.