Dec 20, 2008

Christmas is coming

Our first real tree

Tree gazing

The great snow of 2008

Christmas is coming. We have our first real tree!

This year we're going to do something special for Christmas Eve. A dinner menu that, so far, consists of Four Cheese Lasagna and pan seared asparagus and maybe pumpkin pie for desert. Then we're going to open the "Family Gift" which involves hooking something really fun up to the television and maybe bowling in the living room.

We would like to you to join us! We know that most will be out of town or with family, but if you're one of the few that would enjoy a typical night of comradeship at the Byers-Smith-Miller abode, we welcome you.

Just let me know
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3 comments:

cat said...

That's a fantastic tree! I love the star ornaments.

Is snow a normal thing where you are? Not sure how common that is for you! I know all these random places are being snowed on lately. But it's a nice Christmas gift!

I hope you have a fantastic Christmas with your first tree and in your gorgeous home with your lovely family! *hugs*

Carissa Byers said...

Texas gets at least one snow a year, I think. More ice and sleet than anything else. But never enough to do anything with.

Yesterday it was practically hot outside. :)

We get all four seasons. It's just that the cold seasons are rather short and mild.

Wish you could come!

Jessica said...

I hope you guys have a fantastic Christmas- to cap of your fantastic 2008!

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