Boy has Christmas changed since I was little. My sisters and I used to spend Christmas Eve making cookies for Santa and sprinkling reindeer food (i.e. glitter) in the front yard. We would try and stay up as late as we possibly could to try and catch Santa coming down the chimney. My sister Kristina once swore to my parents that she saw all Santa's reindeer in the front yard.
But as we have grown older, the significance of this day has grown much larger. This Christmas we celebrated the two most important things in our lives. Our dear lord and savior Jesus Christ, and family.
Our day looked a little like this....
Church. Where Father Papedo gave a beautiful service...as always. We snuggled up with our favorite kiddos, Eli and Eleni who were all dressed up in their finest Christmas attire.
Home. To laugh and love with sisters and cousins, a yiayia, a papou, a mom, a dad, and a hubby.
Brunch. A Sleder Christmas tradition. Mom makes ham, apple pancake, cheesy grits, fruit salad, and some sort of hot beverage spiked with rum and cinnamon...YUM!
Nap. Because we were so full ;)
Alexia and Tula came over for more couch time and a movie.
Bed.
Merry Christmas!!!!
Love,
The Draper's
