The Christmas family gathering featured everything from formal Christmas dining to watching college bowl games. Here you see some musical chair competition with the kids showing off the latest dance movements.
Dress-ups and pair-ups were ongoing. The kids had a great time dragging out all the dress-up clothing -- for the adults to pick up for them later.
We found time for ice skating again this year. The big kids played tag, while the younger kids just tried to stay standing. Thank goodness for the helper supports.
Our favorite past time was eating. The formal Christmas dinner was divided into three settings to get everyone to the food at the same time.
Did I say something about eating? Ham and potatoes au gratin. What a feast.
An afternoon bowling revealed some talent that had heretofore lain dormant. It also revealed a need for some of us to practice a bit more.
Perhaps it is obvious who was the big winner for the day.
Jacque teamed up with some of her Chorale friends for a Christmas concert. The music was special and the food afterwards was an added treat.
Christmas comes but once each year. It's a shame, because there is nothing like Christmas to show families how much each one is loved and appreciated.
Jacque teamed up with some of her Chorale friends for a Christmas concert. The music was special and the food afterwards was an added treat.
Christmas comes but once each year. It's a shame, because there is nothing like Christmas to show families how much each one is loved and appreciated.
2 comments:
"Christmas comes but once each year. It's a shame, because there is nothing like Christmas to show families how much each one is loved and appreciated."
You really don't know how true this statement is until you've gone through a Christmas like we have this year....I saw so much family giving and love. Regardless of where you spend Christmas, in a hospital room or around the fireplace it's just being together and truly thinking of some one elses needs.
Hope to be home soon. Sorry, I 'll miss you guys again tonight, hopefully next Wednesday.
It looks like a wonderful time. I hate missing out on such fun. I would have kicked can in bowling;) By the way, Evan is soooo cute.
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