so this is Christmas

Ibby and Mike brought their great karaoke machine to Bud and Bettys for the day and it was so fun! We’ve been spending time with Bruce, Julie and MaryAnn. Bruce and MaryAnn are Betty’s siblings. Maryann recently moved to Wyoming, Minnesota from Florida so is getting to know all Betty’s kids and grandkids. 

We ate lots of good food including lutefisk that was prepared by Brad. Both Molly and I had seconds. It tasted kind of like fish jelly. Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, cranberries, corn bake, Brussels sprouts and lefse were the stars of the show. We played a fun game with Saran Wrap and dice where people won things like puzzles, gift cards, money and a nose flute. 

Stockings were opened after dinner and then we sat around and visited. It’s hard to believe how grown up all the kids are now. It’s no longer loud and rambunctious. Just a different phase of their friendships. 

I took a nice walk around the lake after sleeping in with Brad until 9:30am! It was like we were in heaven!