We had a good 2-day family Christmas celebration this year. As usual, we opened gifts on Christmas Eve after chowing down on the appetizer extravaganza and cookies.

Robin had the most festive socks.

Dad received the World’s Largest Pizza Wheel; I think it can probably used to cut shingles and tile as well as pizza.

Dad’s one sock fit just fine, so I kidnapped it back and will use it as a length template for sock #2.

To the dismay of other household members, Mom discovered that the size 50 knitting needles she’s planning to use for making broomstick lace can also be used as weapons.

Robin seemed to like her Aromatherapy Piggie, which can be used hot or cold, just like a thermos!

My mom crocheted some gifts for the Bean, including this lovely blankie…

…and a set of bibs, including an octopus she modified to include a pirate eyepatch. 🙂
(If you had asked me last Christmas if I’d be getting baby stuff as gifts this year….but I digress.)

Toby got into the holiday spirit as well (whether he wanted to or not).

Christmas dinner was a fondue-fest. For dinner, we had hot oil fondue with a selection of meats (beef, chicken, catfish, shrimp) and lots of veggies, with tempura batter and a variety of sauces. For dessert, chocolate fondue with fruits and cheesecake and pound cake. I about had to roll myself home.

And now to spend a few days recovering from the excitement.