Pg 204-229

   It is Christmas morning, and Claire awakens when Henry creeps into her bad at exactly 3:14 am.  She is startled but then relieved to see him.  They sleep the rest of the morning together but then frighteningly awaken to Etta.  She is banging on the dorr telling Claire to wake up ! She of course opens the door with out knocking but surprisingly doesn't see Henry.  He has reflexes like a cat, he jumped out of bed and slid under the bed at lightning speed.  After Etta left Henry came out and they both put on their robs and headed downstairs for breakfast.  After breakfast they opened presents, everyone was seemingly pleased with the gifts they received even though they were all sort of "gag gifts."  
   After some fun family games everyone headed back upstairs to get ready for their evening plans.  Claire and Henry were going to attend a party of Claire's old school friend.  They showed up to the party about an hour late but by then the party was in full swing.  At the party Henry and Claire began talking to Claire's best friends little sister and her boyfriend.  They were both ridiculously dressed as if they just came from a punk rock concert.  Henry was really interested with them because he felt like the punk rock movement was long gone.  
   After they left the party they came back to Claire's house.  Everyone was already asleep she they quietly got into Claire's bed.  The next morning everyone was packing up their stuff to leave.  Claire's brother and his girlfriend were the first to leave.  Claire and Henry took their time packing and eating.  After their tummies were full and the car was packed they headed out.  It took them about 2 1/2 hours to get back to Chicago. Claire dropped Henry off at his apartment.  Overall the family visit was well.
   These couple of chapters reminded me of my family during the holidays.  We always have a ton of relatives over and it is always chaotic.  Of course none of my sisters have brought home boyfriends but my cousin has and its awkward in the beginning.  I bet Henry felt really awkward at first especially since Claire's sister thought she recognized him from when she was twelve.  I hope my parents aren't awkward when I bring home a guy in the future.