Merry Christmas to you

In the words of my wonderful wife's ancestors -- Kristos Rodyvsya [Christ is born], the traditional Ukrainian Christmas greeting, to which the proper response is Slavite Yoho [let us glorify him]. 
 

The day started out sunny and bright.  It was Christmas morning and we got to see an amazing gift from the Smith family, little figures of each member of our family.
Our granddaughter Lyzi has made these for other occasions and was commissioned by Charlene & Phil to create this one for us.
  Had a face time again with Charlene's family.  What a great communication tool over the miles.

Our day at the kitchens of Carefree Manor RV park started at 9:45 where we put the turkey in the oven to heat it up [5 turkeys in the 20 lb range sliced into trays] with some drippings, so they stayed moist.  It was also to make the dressing and gravy for the Christmas dinner in the park.  The tenants association provides these and each table of 12 bring whatever else they want to complete their dinner.  Last night Marg made our contribution of crepes and a yam dish.  Oh brought the cranberries.  Dinner this year was at 1:00 PM, so we had lots to do before the big event.  Had lots of compliments from diners on the turkey and fixin's.

  After things were in the oven we had a bit of time, so we went back to our place to read the newspaper on the back patio.  Marg discovered the adverts and clipped the coupons for Kohl's, Macy's & one or two other places.  I think that may be what tomorrow holds for us.

   We had a great assortment of food at our table and a great meal.  An interesting development, as the place was full, we had a few people seated at the workers table.  The ones at the end were just in the park for a few nights, as they are from Switzerland.

The hall was full, with 8 tables of 12 and a 9th table of 10 diners. 

Some great friends in the next couple of tables.

  When we got back a knock on the door and our neighbour to the east brought us a bag of freshly picked oranges.  You just know they are going to be great from the fresh orange smell.  It was neat that they still have leaves still attached.  Can hardly wait to try them.  Or ange you jealous?

 It was the second night to light our luminaries, to welcome guests to our home.

We used the rhino all day when moving stuff like the dishes Marg made from our place to the hall.
  Had a face time with Bill & Patti when we were finished for the day, nice way to feel a part of their Christmas.  Later in the day we made a few phone calls to the rest of the family, allowing for their days to settle down as we know how busy the day gets.

 Went for happy hour to unwind after the day.  Although it was very warm in the sun today, it was chilly by happy.  There were a few people still in shorts, but not yours truly.  While it we would rather have been with our own family at Christmas, with our great friends here at Carefree we had a nice Christmas.  We hope your day was as enjoyable as ours.