We joined friends and neighbors at the Bentsen Palm Village clubhouse for Christmas dinner today. The park provided turkey and gravy. Four couples signed up for each table to provide side dishes and dessert. I made a layered pea salad that was a hit. Warren and Denise brought two butternut squash dishes, one plain and the other a casserole with sourdough bread and cheese. Joe and Nancy brought mashed potatoes and dressing. Elinor and ? brought desserts. He is originally from England and she from New Zealand, and the desserts they brought were unusual: Christmas pudding and two triffles (one banana and the other strawberry). Everything was delicious!
The workcampers set up, cleaned up, and cooked and served the turkey and gravy. Ken snapped this poto of some of the group.
This evening we joined Hardy and Judy at Cinemark Movies 6 for Dolphin Tale, a sentimental story with cute kids and an injured soldier. It's redeemed by the fact that it's based on a true story. The dolphin star, Winter, plays herself. It's a good family story, and lots of families were in the theater.
I talked with Aunt Iris and Beth today. Beth's son Michael and family were over for dinner, and all were charmed by baby Sophia, who is four months old. Kathy called. She was being grandma with Sophia and Gryphon while Michelle, Bill, and Jeff were at the movies. Kathy will be going to Orlando in February, joined by Todd, Stephanie, and Aria. They're planning a visit to Jacksonville to see Iris and Beth. Terri called to wish us a Merry Christmas. Terri and family are at Blake's mom's house. Everyone got up at 5:30 a.m. to see what Santa had brought Heather's son, Nicky. They drifted back to nap for a while later.
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