Rich decided to keep the Bowling family traditions alive by making clam/potato chowder with sandwiches. He also chopped fruit and melted chocolate for the fondue. The only tradition he didn't do was the pinata. Ava enjoyed the chowder and went bonkers for the fondue. It was fun watching her make a giant chocolaty mess.
While Rich was preparing dinner our wonderful neighbors, the Dacay's, dropped by. They brought us a delicious mexican feast. They made chicken taquitos and guacamole. They also brought chips and salsa and cupcakes for dessert. It was all so wonderful and very generous. We really appreciate their kindness and thinking of me after the surgery.
After we enjoyed a lot of food we relaxed the rest of the night. We watch Mickey Mouse's Clubhouse with Ava and then sent her to bed. The rest of us watched a few old episodes of Psych and then dragged ourselves to bed too.
Overall it was a nice day. I was still in quite a bit of pain and discomfort, but being at home with family made up for it. There is nothing better than being with loved ones to start the New Year off right.
We've only just begun...
At first Nona helped Ava.
Then Ava decided she would have more fun and get more chocolate if she helped herself. Our fondue kit came with a weird plastic utensil we gave to Ava instead of a sharp skewer.
Oh, so HAPPY!
Toward the end Ava decided she ate enough, but fed Daddy so she could still play in the chocolate.
This is my favorite picture. I love the way she is looking at the chocolate so lovingly.
Ava playing her favorite "ball" game with Nona on the computer.
Ava showing Papa her new wooden tool set.
Ava loves to cuddle her Nona. This was at the end of the night while we were winding down from the chocolate high.
2 comments:
good stuff!
We miss you, but are happy to hear that you carried on with the same traditions. Love the chocolate adoration picture!
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