Our first stop was in Pickering, Ontario for a visit with our friends, a Christmas Eve celebration with the Mennie clan (Sue's side of the family), and a Christmas morning celebration with Rick and Sue. We next moved on to Peterborough, Ontario for a late afternoon/evening celebration with the Johnson side of the family. It was great to see the families and spend some time in Canada.
We next moved on to Akron where we spent a couple of days with the Youngs and the Klines. The gift-opening was an all day event, something we always enjoy. We ate too much during our stay (those Christmas cookies are just too tempting!) but it was a really lovely visit.
After visiting with each family, we returned home for our own Christmas celebration. Chris gave me two beautiful handbags that I had been stalking at Banana Republic as well as a gift that he'd been meaning to give me since last Christmas....the Wii Fit. Chris got two awesome sweaters and a travel map that is now hung in our bedroom. Nestle and Hershey got some stuffed toys that they love to carry around and sleep on. (It's only a matter of time before the stuffing is pulled out!)
We had a really fun and unique New Years Eve here in Columbus. We booked a delicious dinner and concert at a local jazz club. We had a great time welcoming in 2011 to jazz, dinner, and a champagne toast at midnight
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Thanks to our families and friends who all helped to make this a great holiday season!
