Fixer-Upper and the Porta-Potty Joke

Amber (David's <3 )

     The kids finally got here late Friday night and we met them at the door with some "bad news." We told them that we'd had some delays with the construction plan and the bathroom did not get finished. We then showed them the porta-potty out back, advising them to "go now, 'cause it'll be dark and lonely later." David was dumb-struck. Amber said, "We'll make it work."  Rich and Maureen said, "FOR REAL???"  No, really... "FOR REAL???"
     We fessed up because it was cold and late and we showed them the real bathroom they'd be using.

Rich

    All of them really liked the house and the very best thing about it is this: not only does it have indoor plumbing, but it's a "let's be together" house. We enjoyed everybody and laughed and joked and talked all together - even on the deck. The "guest wing" of the house for sleeping has 2 bedrooms and a bath, a terrific arrangement. The living wing (living, eating, cooking) is where everybody hung out - that and the covered deck.
      Because the high was 72 degrees, Richard took down a dead tree in the back yard, an event we recorded.We girls were the cheerleaders, sitting on the deck railings and enjoying the breezes on the covered deck, even as it began to sprinkle.We all helped pick up limbs and stack limbs and logs for burning.
   

ROTEL!!

     Then, we all watched the huge storm that went to the west of Rector. The lightning was spectacular, the rain significant. As the storm blew  through, the four kids flocked to the kitchen while Rich prepared Rotel cheese dip. They devoured cheese dip and chips and Mama smiled.

Rich and Amber plot the next move

      That evening, after Christmas supper, we played multiple rounds of Mexican Dominoes and I offered grab bag prizes for the winner of each round. That was a HIT!

David, Maureen, Rich

     Gift opening was such fun. After more laughs and conversations, everybody turned in for the evening.
   

Maureen (Rich's <3)

     As I reflect on this weekend, I think it was one of our best gatherings - we got to have both David and Richard and their sweethearts, Amber and Maureen, share Christmas with us at the same time. All together in the den, all sharing, all loving. It was a great family time I'll always treasure.
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