Christmas Dinner
The continuing story of Miho and Dominic's family Christmas
Candy Canes
Dinner was still a way off but the girls were hungry, so Miho took them to get a treat to help tide them over. There was gingerbread and almond pastry....
....but Olivia went straight for the candy canes.
Miho thought candy canes weren't exactly the best choice, but it was a special day after all...
..and she didn't say anything, even when Olivia reached for a second one.
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Sitting Down to Dinner
It was finally time for dinner. All the babies were asleep, having a late afternoon nap.
...and everyone was looking forward to a nice peaceful time together.
Lisa was considered as part of the family, and was there too...
It was Naomi's third Christmas in this world, and so much had changed during the past year. She was so thankful that Baron had survived his terrible ordeal last winter, and that they now had two beautiful children together.
Baron had been reunited with his father, and discovered that he had a whole family that he never even knew existed.
And it was so nice with everyone being all together like this.
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They were all looking forward to a lovely dinner together.
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Awake
Everyone was enjoying dinner, and then the maid came in...
"I'm sorry to interrupt, my Lady."
"The baby is awake, and many of the servants have gone home to be with their families today, so we are a little short staffed."
"So I was hoping that she could join you."
Dominic reached out for his granddaughter, "By all means. I'll take her."
"She can sit with me...."
"...right here at the head of the table, where she can have a clear view of everyone."
More Babies
A few minutes later the maid came back again.
"I'm sorry, but the twins are awake now too."
"...and the cook and I are too busy with dessert to really keep an eye on them. I was hoping they'd be happier here."
Naomi smiled at her children, "Well, I suppose Christmas is far too exciting to sleep the day away."
Miho reached out to take Daniel. "You can sit here with me,"
And Naomi reached for her daughter.
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And then the entire family was together at the table...
And Naomi couldn't help but think just how blessed she was.
A Family Dinner
With all three babies there, the entire family was complete.
Baron was thinking about how much his life had changed during the past year.
He had a beautiful wife who he loved very much.
...and two beautiful babies.
He had discovered that his father was still alive, and that he had a brother...
..and he was an uncle to two sweet little girls....
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He felt very blessed.
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