So you'd think that Liam would have woken up and been SO excited that Santa came and left him a few gifts. But no! I think because we didn't put a huge emphasis on Santa, it was like okay...here are some gifts, but I'd rather watch a movie. I kid you not! Liam woke up and with all the presents and everything asked if he could just watch a movie and open gifts later. So, we let him. And I didn't make a big deal about it. I figured after he saw all of us opening our presents, he would want to join in. It worked. My mother set out our tradition spread (fresh bagels, lox, capers, red onion, and cream cheese) and we exchanged presents and ate, ate, ate. It was just grand! Would you believe from start to finish, it took three hours? And Mom and Dad Somerville were able to join us and that was wonderful too. After gifts, we just hung out and ate some more. Then, we showered, watched football, and began to prepare dinner. My mother made cornish game hens stuffed with wild rice. It was SO yummy. We also had a shrimp cocktail instead of a traditional salad. Mom Somerville brought the green bean casserole and two pies: banana cream and apple. All and all, it was an EAT-fest! We also had our favorite coffee from Trader Joes (Smooth and Mellow along with English Breakfast tea). What an evening! Thank you, Father for the gift of family, and for the sacrifice you made in sending your son to be born so that we might have eternal life with you in heaven.
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