Christmas this year was unlike any Christmas we have celebrated before. We didn't have any of our children or grandchildren here to celebrate with us. Thankfully, Jane and Ken got permission to leave their mission for a couple of days so we could celebrate Christmas together. They saved us from having a rather boring Christmas!
We were able to meet with all of our family members by Zoom, which was nice. Ryan was at some trampoline place in Utah practicing his snowboard moves; Eric & family were at their home in Riverton; Jared was in his apartment in Mesa; Cheryl & Parker were in Draper at Parker's sister's home; and Kyle & family were in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; and we were in California. Since Cheryl, Ryan, & Eric were all in Utah, they did get together for a little hike that afternoon.
On Christmas morning after a nice breakfast with the Airds, Alan and I exchanged gifts, but that was about it until our family Zoom meeting at 10:30. The Airds were busy with their family Zoom meetings most of the morning. Later, we shared a nice afternoon meal of ham, scalloped potatoes, etc.
That evening, we played a game called Ten Days In The USA, then watched a movie on Disney+. It was a lot of fun. The Airds returned to Riverside the next afternoon.
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On December 27th, we got to celebrate our 45th Wedding Anniversary. Because it was a Sunday and because of Covid, we couldn't really go out to celebrate. Thankfully, we were able to order an anniversary meal because our children gifted us some meals through "Door Dash" where you get restaurant meals delivered to your door. Our food came from Applebee's and it was delicious. I got baby-back ribs and Alan got steak.
We wanted it to be romantic, so we had a candlelight dinner. It was very nice.
Evidently, the 45th Anniversary is the "saphire anniversary." I didn't get any saphires, but that's ok. What we did get, and it was a combined Christmas/Anniversary gift, was a massage chair. It is amazing! It gives you a whole body massage. My back appreciates those massages!
Being married to Alan all these years has been a true joy. Life has been a rollercoaster ride, but with Alan by my side, the peaks and valleys have not only been bearable, but enjoyable! I love him to the moon and back. He completes me in every way. I'm grateful that he is so patient with me. I need his even-keel stabilizing force in my life.
It's hard to believe that we have been married for 45 years. Only five more years until we can celebrate our "Golden Anniversary." Can't wait!
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