Fun with our Friends

The pictures speak for themselves. We had a wonderful time at our friend's house. They go all out when they decorate. (Think Christmas Vacation). The outside of the home is complete with a snow blowing machine, lights enough to power a small city, and a fire pit. The hospitality in this home is unmatched: drinks, food, cookies, you name it. There was music playing and we even danced like we were at a night club. The house is on a culd-e-sac so there was a constant parade of cars and pedestrians to come and see this real life Chevy Chase house. Still we danced shamelessly, our kids gave away freshly decorated cookies, and we laughed a lot. Although there are many good memories of the evening, the highlight was when my youngest daughter pointed out to the head of their household, Richard, that despite his attempts at dressing himself that morning, his crack was showing. Yes, my sweet little Courtney actually told our host, "Excuse me, but your crack is showing." Then she skipped on to make more mischief. In her defense, it was showing, but he was busily creating hot chocolate and apple cider for his demanding guests. He had just temporarily forgotten about his pajama pants creeping their way down his posterior. The rest of us chose to ignore it, maybe mention it later perhaps. But not Courtney. The situation needed to be rectified. Just when I thought I couldn't be any prouder.
These are some of the easiest people in the world to be around. We don't have many couple friends...mostly because Steve is not a big social person....but these people take us, and any one else for that matter, as we are and make us feel like honored guests. I don't know how they do it. But I wish I had some of what they have and give out so willingly.