Christmas at Krista's in 2024

We had a wonderful, low-key, and relaxed day at the home of my bonus daughter, Krista Lee Suter.  Do you know what a bonus daughter is?  I married Gary and got a bonus - I got a daughter in the deal!

Their custom is to have pancakes and eggs, open gifts, and start a jigsaw puzzle.  So that is just what we did!  Krista has become quite the cook and had giant pancakes, fried eggs, bacon, cider, and juice.

 

 Next, it was gift time.........

 

...... sooo many nice, thoughtful, and a few funny gifts. 

We took our time opening presents......  with entertainment from Levi and Lucas, my bonus grandcats. 

Then, out came the 500 piece jigsaw puzzle and the TV came on for a football game of the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers - the Chiefs won. They managed to do two things at once with no trouble.

 I am a self-appointed sorter - I get all the pieces sorted by color. 
Krista has this wonderful puzzle board with 4 drawers underneath.

 

Then, I relaxed and nursed my new knee

 

I had a knee replacement on October 16th and am still having physical therapy.

We did stop for a charcuterie board supper.

 

 

 

 

Busy, busy bees!

 

 

 

Then, by George, they finished the puzzle - all 500 pieces!

Here's my favorite part of the day: 

Krista bought a tunnel to go around under her Christmas tree.  She thought it would help keep the kitties from playing under there, plus, give them some entertainment. 

Of course, kitties need entertainment, right?

 

Sure enough, Lucas did not disappoint -- he went in the tunnel and came out the other side. 

You can tell he was so proud of himself!

 

Merry Christmas 2024 to all and to all a good night.