A little Christmas gratitude for our grandson, Quinten
Thank you for the Warriors game tickets — our second Christmas spent cheering from the stands, and what a fun tradition it’s becoming. The Warriors beat the Mavericks 126–116, and the whole day was such a joyful way to celebrate. I like to think of these outings as “take your grandparents to work days,” and you always make them feel special. What a gift it is to share moments like these with you.

After the game, the six of us — Quinten and his new bride Maddie, his mom Anna, Sarah, Papa, and me, managed to get ourselves into a restaurant where it seemed like everyone had a reservation except us. Somehow, we slipped right in. The meal was wonderful, cozy and comforting, made even better by watching the torrential rain pour down outside while we stayed warm and dry inside.

Our December 27 gathering-proof that Christmas joy doesn’t need a date to shine

Before the night was over, we even managed a FaceTime call with family in Singapore — a sweet way to end the day, bridging the miles with laughter and familiar faces. It was the perfect final touch to a Christmas spent in motion, in good company, and wrapped in gratitude.