Oxon Hill, MD (USA)

I woke up a little late this morning (no kids to tell me it was time to open presents...). After relaxing around the house - laundry, etc. - drove over to National Harbor to see Tim, Elizabeth and Katie (1400). We had a nice dinner and some great drinks for several hours - lots of visiting (including Skype with Bonnie and family in Hobbs). After dark, we walked down to the Waterfront and through the Gaylord Hotel - very fancy displays. That is also going to be the site of next year's Thanksgiving (wow!). It was fun to enjoy another day of the convenience of shopping, restaurants and entertainment near their home - it is tempting to think my own family could live there... We watched some TV as it got later and moved on to hot toddy's - before I realized what time it was, it was well after midnight... Fortunately, Elizabeth had forseen this and made up the futon in their spare room. Merry Christmas!