It was a quiet Christmas Eve at the Bingham home this year. First we all met at The Met for a candlelight service. Then back to GiGiHeyYea's house. While waiting for chicken, sausage, and shrimp gumbo on this chilly night, Cecilia and Will connected by phone with family in Brazil.
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| A pre-Skype call to the family party in Niteroi |
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| Uncle Steve shares his blue telephone with Daniel. |
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| and shows him how to turn it on, too! |
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| Cecilia relaxes |
After dinner, we shared some love gifts. Santa's favorite gifts get tucked into stockings.
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| Steve Jr. checks out his stocking stash. |
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| Will finds an Angry Birds thumb drive in his stocking. |
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Cecilia reminds Will that her Nutcracker ornament
symbolizes a ticket to see that ballet.
Check that off your bucket list, C! |
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Daniel explores the abacus that's part of the Busy Book
that GiGi made for him. |
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HeyYea gives Daniel his Busy Board.
GiGi made it with the help of HeyYea and John Monday. |
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In jest, Hunka Cheese (aka Uncle Steve) warns his little best friend
to "back off my stocking, Homie!" |
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Both buddies got bells in their stockings this year.
Little Man is wearing his "cool shirt!"--Mickey for yet another generation. |
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Santa brings at least one ornament each year.
For Cecilia, it was an angel and a nutcracker. |
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| For Daniel, it was a fluffy sheep and a jingle bell. |
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| Mamae and Papai enjoy D's Busy Board. |
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Cecilia and Daniel talk with the family in Niteroi.
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It was a very special night for me--spending time with my dearest loves. Thanks for stopping by to share a quiet moment with us.
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Here's my favorite gift under the tree
each Christmas for the past 40 years!
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Christmas Blessings, Everyone.
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