The Curious Adventures of Scheer and Eck: Christmas Festivities 2010

December 28, 2010

Christmas Festivities 2010

After returning home from the Dominican Republic, Alex and I dove head first into Christmas madness. We did not get back to North Carolina until just after midnight on the 24^th. Being the last minute shopper that I am (or the busy medical student?!), I had to spend the better part of Christmas Eve morning fighting other shoppers at the mall.

We had our annual Christmas Eve party at our house later that evening. This year was a special treat because the Shupes did not have to leave early to get Bay back to Tennessee for work. Alex and I made off well from the cousin exchange and Uncle Ray won the Last Gift. While cleaning out a closet, Uncle Ray found a letter that Vincey had written to his brothers and sisters from Santa back when they were all little. It was fun to hear how proud and fond he was of each of his siblings. Aunt Lis made her annual charm cake and Aunt Debbie found a charm, just as she does every year :) Although it always seems like the party flies by, it was great to spend time with our wonderful family.

Christmas morning was fantastic as always. We opened all of our presents and had Grandma’s special Christmas breakfast. Alex and I got tons of awesome gifts!! We are super excited to see how our new mirror looks in our room :) Although we did not wake up to a white Christmas, we certainly went to bed to one! It was the first time the triangle had snow on Christmas in 67 years and it was my first white Christmas (night)!!

After celebrating with my family, Alex and I went over to the Scheer household. We were not supposed to get presents since the Dominican Republic trip was the big gift, but that Santa does love to spoil us! With our new shirts from Ellen and Justin, we are now "officially" Sunshine fans (Eric's band). We had a wonderful dinner complete with the prettiest Christmas place cards :)

Christmas Eve party