As much as most of us love presents at Christmastime, being with family is so much more important. Getting to unwrap gifts is hardly the essence of Christmas. I think that being with family and sharing in great memories, all the while remembering the birth of Christ is what should sum up Christmas. This was my first Christmas without my family. It was incredibly hard and I now fully appreciate all of the past Christmases with my family. I enjoyed Christmas with the Olivers this year. And I know that Glenn and Glenys appreciated us being with them for the first time since we've been married. These are just a few glimpses of our day.
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| Our cute little Santa! |
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| Christmas morning was spent watching a John Wayne movie. I know...not really Christmasy. |
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| Sawyer LOVED opening presents. It was fun to watch the kids enjoy opening gifts this year. And next year will be even more fun. |
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| Yes, even Ezra's JD tractors made an appearance. |
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| All ready to help Mommy in the kitchen. |
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| It was SO beautiful outside that Glenys, Morgan, Sawyer, Ezra and I went for a walk. Glenn and Steve stayed inside to watch Ryder and Cooper (but mostly to work on some new Lego), and Correna enjoyed a nap with baby #3. |
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| Even the dogs got a Christmas gift. A great BIG stick!! YAY! |
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| What a great way to end the day! |
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