This year we had to break from tradition when it came to Christmas Eve. For 38 years (yes, that's a long time)the Linton family has attended some sort of a Christmas Eve party with the Lauritzen side of the family. Because my parents and Tanner couldn't be here with us this Christmas, the Lowe family was on their own this year. I think we did okay!
So... we had no ham, no rolls, no potato salad and no Christmas bingo. Instead, the kids and I (poor Mark had to work) took a trip to Murray and went to visit Grandpa and Grandma Lauritzen. We had a wonderful time having lunch, watching a movie, and listening to Grandpa tell the same funny stories, AGAIN. In some small way, being with them was the most 'normal' part of Christmas Eve.
After we left Grandpa and Grandmas, we drove into Salt Lake and picked Mark up at work. We told the kids that they could choose anywhere they wanted to go and have dinner. After much deliberation, the back seat of the car had come to a unanimous decision....CROWN BURGER!
Who needs ham, rolls, and potato salad when you can have the best burgers, grilled ham and cheese and fries on North Temple! Maybe this is the beautiful beginning of a new Christmas Eve tradition! We finished off the night by opening Christmas jammies, making Santa some cookies, and watching a movie - "The Christmas Story".Christmas Day came and went so fast. The kids were up early, and after lots of hard work of trying to get Mom and Dad out of bed, we were finally opening presents around 8:00. In a time when the economy is hurting...our children certainly were not left wanting for much this year. They got a good spoiling and we enjoyed watching the excitement in their eyes as the wrapping paper came off and the anticipation was finally over.
Happy Holidays to all of our family and friends...it is our wish that the New Year brings much happiness and peace to you all!
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