A very special Christmas Eve

We had a truly lovely Christmas Eve.  We missed being able to go to church, but in the morning we will watch the service that was sent out today.  Earlier in the fall, Andrew had mentioned to our good friends that he would like to spend some time with them at the holidays.  It was decided that we would spend dinner with them.  Their boys are home for college, and although I remember taking them around to open houses when they were in second and third grades, tonight we were taking them some drinks because they are both over 21.  Where has the time gone?  As I told them, it was delightful that we had been friends long enough that I could remember those days, and still be enjoying them today.  It truly meant something so very special to get to spend this evening with them.  They are friends who are truly family!