Seems like it was just a month ago.

 

Christmas. It was a little over a month ago. It feels like ages ago.

 

 

The town gathered for the Christmas parade. It was a cold, clear night, perfect for marching bands and parade floats.

The mayor rode on an old fire truck.

 

 

I made these Eggnog Gingerbread Tarts (how I made them here). for book club.

 

We talked about Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore (meh) and Broken Harbor by Tana French (Loved!).

 

 

 

Santa came to see Bella, too. She loved her new toy.

 

One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day. Don't clean it up too quickly. - Andy Rooney

 

 

We hosted the big family get together this year. So much fun. My grandmother brought those tins, lined with wax paper, filled with divinity and pralines. Those tins have been a part of every Christmas I can remember. 

 

I love these pictures, family gathered everywhere, all our rooms overflowing with DePriests.

 

 

 

It was a great holiday. Merry Christmas! All over again!