Worked, then ran home to wrap gifts and write out cards. We were invited to Sissy and BIL's house at 6:00pm for hors d'oeuvres and then dinner at 6:30pm. I worked 'til almost then so we didn't show up 'til 6:45pm. I hate being late, especially when people are waiting for me. Sorry!!! I missed the hors d'oeuvres. Spinach dip, chopped liver and hummous. But I was there in time to light the menorah. We had salad, roasted chicken, potato latkes, a kugel, (made by yours truly) squash and asparagus. So good. I feel like I've been rushing and running so much, it was so nice to sit at the dinner table, surrounded by family, and just relax. After we feasted, we moved to the living room and exchanged gifts. Hubs and I got the neph's gift cards, Outback for Big, Muvico for Middle and I-tunes for Little. We also brought BIL a monogrammed decanter and Sissy got a shoe shaped cake server. (She collects shoes)
...and they got us amazing gifts!!! Hubs got new sneakers! He got a pair of VANS. Little wears them and wanted Uncy to have some too. Then BIL picked out a shirt to go with his new sneaks. What a crew. My Sissy got me the best gifts ever!!! I got an OM necklace. I do yoga. Yoga teaches us peace. Yoga helps bring a sense of calm within. We strive to lead a stress free life. In Hinduism there is a symbol called an "OM". There are many explanations of what the symbol stands for. I like the one I read by Dr. Malia. She says, "The OM is a symbol of a thoughtless state of mind-a present that is free from all tensions of life-the way to touch the depths of our real self in the purest form." To me, the OM means inner peace.
Sissy also bought us the most wonderful piece of art for the house. It's actually a sculpture that goes outside in the garden. It has crystals that the sun needs to bounce off of...but I hung it in the house. It's too awesome to stay outside. Here are some pictures...
Here's the art. A peace sign. my favorite.
Here's Hubs sneaks and shirt.
...and my beautiful om.
Here's BIL, modelling his new underwear, and me giving them a thumbs up. (Weird family, I know)
Big, Hubs, Sis and Middle.
BIL's parents, Gramma Shelly & Pop Pop with Little. After gifts, we had dessert and coffee. I brought the star cake I made last night. It looked gross, but it really was quite moist and tasty. There was also Apple strudel and rainbow cookies. It was such a nice night. Great way to end a beautiful Hanukkah ...2010! Thank you!
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