#60 December 25, 2021 Our 2nd Nomad Christmas. Lake Dallas and Denton,Texas with Darrell's Folks (ages 88) and Sister's Family.

Darrell and me today. Christmas day in sister-law's backyard. 
Alex and niece Casey with Boo and Roo. Visiting from DC. Soon to be lawyer and a working OT.
3 sister nieces,  Kylee,  Kaytie (virtual in Houston,  Texas) and Casey
Donald and Shirley (88 years young). Live with Daughter,  Cyndy. 
Decorated Old Denton Courthouse in square. 
Cyndy cooking Crepes and earlier,  cinnamon rolls on the counter. She is cooking up a storm this week: prime rib, turkey pot pie, coconut pie, layered pudding, yeast rolls, etc! She's a 5th grade teacher on holiday. 
Present party.
What a sweet time with extended family! We have enjoyed being with them and being included in their holiday.  
Darrell and I are staying in an airbnb about 9 miles away in Denton. We have little to gush about our apartment in an old house. It's okay, and that's the best I can say. 
When our airbnb is just okay,  we use some of our items to improve our stay.  I also determine to reread and research my future stay options more rigorously.
Our items to make our not-so-great airbnb's liveable and more comfortable:
Sleeping eye mask and ear plugs;
Travel towels; our pillows, hangers,
our cooking items that are missing such as: measuring cups, spatula, whisk, french press, household cleaners, orange essential oil (or other citrus oils to brighten my mood and clean sinks), our Roku, our coffee and teas.
Our life is full, and I remind myself that this is temporary and it's better than good enough. 
All of this growing and experiencing does not make me want for my house or life of my past. I am enjoying my journey immensely.  
Okay Airbnb apartment house in Denton :
At least 3 apartments occupied in this house now.
Our entrance on the side of the house.
From the bedroom/living room.
Looking from the kitchen towards the bedroom/living room. 
Darrell making pancakes improves my morning! 








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