Seasons Greetings from a St Louis Christmas

jacobts (65)in #life • 7 years ago

Warm and welcome moments with family on Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning from our humble home in ol St Lou.

Many were out of town, but the phones were always buzzing with photos and face time from far away. The little nephew was up bright and early with his little sister in South Carolina as they celebrated with their South Carolina Family around a charming fireplace. The nephew up in South Dakota smiled his delight and showed us his new tractor and bulldozer. And down in Texas our newest little buddy unwrapped his first presents with with his new mom and dad by his side. Back in St Louis, my 22 year retired Naval Officer did his service and hosted a happy Christmas Eve for Father's side of the family. He knows how to keep it real and put a beer can on top of the tree while handing out presents. The next morning Mother had Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins all over for pasta, latkas, pastries, and presents. The record player crooned Bing Crosby, Jim Neighbors, Rosemary Clooney and Christmas tunes. The TV was mostly ignored but was a mix of A Christmas Story and Football games. It was a pleasant catching up of unconditional loved ones stories. A reminder the next chapter has just begun.