Christmas Recap 2009

This Christmas was more on the low-key end of the spectrum. But they can't be all swinging now can they?
We had the annual Sisters lunch at Angle's house downtown, then Happy, Mother and I took a gander around the new 'meat packing district' of Atlanta where I made my pilgrimage to Sid Mashburn's shop. We sat on nearly every chair and sofa at Knoll and checked out the pate at Star Provisions. Later we went to Jacqueland to check in and discovered they had ripped out the kitchen and were modernizing it, which is quite exciting.
That night we had dinner with Dabney in the Highlands before heading home

The next morning I headed to the farm for a ride. It was Cator's first time back on a horse for a year so it was exciting for her. I took Fancy out for a spin and all was fine until she decided to leap over a tiny puddle (that we walked through 10 min before) and I went flying. Weeee! It was actually quite amusing. I've never been thrown and it was all simply because Fancy was trying to have some fun. My Aunt reminded me- if you weren't on one of those tiny band-aids of an English saddle you would of been fine! True!
I hoped back on and we headed to drier pastures.

For the big day it was a smaller affair. Happy spent the big day in Florida and Pop & Dot were at her family’s house. But it was fun all the same. Ashley came with her finance and Gordon and Kendall brought their newborn, Lily. Having a baby around at Christmas is always a crowd pleaser. We ripped, we drank, we ate and they left. It was a world's record in efficient Christmas crowd control.
Speaking of gifts- I love my new Kindle!!! Perfect for the trip to Africa! I also love my pony skin diary mother bought me for the trip AND my UGA bulldog embroidered pants from Athens.

Boxing Day was spent, as usual, at Connie and Ben Knights during the day. That evening I headed downtown for my second annual impromptu Class of '94 reunion. Good times! But boy we getting old- we weren't nearly as wild as last year. And we were so excited our mentor and favorite teacher Mrs. Humbert came down to party with us. She looks amazing!
And I got a chance to see Kathy's new home and baby. Adorable!

Sunday was spent relaxing at home. Gay dropped by to have a proper catch up since Christmas was so gummy. And that was that kids! I hardly drank; I passed out before 12 most nights and had lots of down time (believe it or not from what you just read).

Onward to Charleston!