Christmas Eve

With my parents back in Florida, and the disappointment that accompanied that, we were pretty thankful to get invited to a Christmas Eve dinner with their old friends Bruce and Heather.  Their daughter Megan is getting married in a week and they were hosting dinner near their boat dock.  I used to babysit meg, so it was fun to catch up a bit. 

I made the beach trek over early from our place to get my salad put together.  Chris and the boys were going to join me closer to dinner (less chit chat for my hubby! :-).  My Christmas gift to him!  Haha

My favorite part of the night was how I loved how peoples faces lite up when they learn who's daughter I am.  That never gets old... I have always been pretty proud of my folks.  Everyone loves them....as do I.  But to be with people tonight who have known me since I was little and especially at this time of year, was actually really special.