Joys of Christmas

David and I decided to get some Christmas Cards out at the last minute - so if you didn't receive yours - here it is... Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy new year! It took several trys, but we actually get Ditto to hold still for the camera to click!

Christmas Party at Sterling House

Mary, the Activities Director, with the decorated cake.
You can see that some of the ladies sat on Santa's lap - but not mom! She was okay with him coming to her table and getting the picture taken, but that was as far as it went.

On our last day of work before Christmas, the new Dir. of Development, Forrest, and I went to the Guenther House for lunch. The decorations were fabulous and the famous "gingerbread" house was a site to see! We wandered through the gift shop and enjoyed our 30 minute wait for lunch. It was a nice way to start the holiday.

That's me, standing in front of the Gingerbread House at the Guenther House

Christmas Eve at our House

Our tradition is to have everyone at the house for Christmas Eve. We usually have a ham and lots of chips, dips and sweets to munch on before we start opening gifts. This is my favorite time of the year - being with my kids and their families and just watching everyone opening their presents. I love Christmas!

AustinStephanieJason, Allison and David

The grandkids - Madi, Taylor, Ashton, and AustinTaylor & Ashton

Then comes Christmas Morning...

Mom spent the night with us, so we got up on Christmas morning and had our traditional Christmas Morning Casserole.

Then we opened gifts from each other...

What a blessing to be with family on Christmas! Now it's time to put it all away and get ready for the new year - 2010. From our family to yours - we wish you a blessed new year.