Christmas Eve, my daughter strategically placed seven or so alarm clocks on the mantle over our bed. From 4:30a.m. till 6:00a.m. I tried to pretend I wasn't hearing the buzzing, beeping, clanging, and ringing! Finally Sarah heard the alarm clock orchestra playing in our bedroom and made her rounds to awaken everyone. Roger not quite ready to get up insisted we read the Christmas Story in bed this year. We then opened our gifts one at a time. (as is tradition) We had a wonderful day together. My sister, her friend, daughter, and the Leonards joined us for Christmas Dinner.