Christmas morning
got off to a nice, leisurely start for most of the family here in Eugene, OR. I
wake up early - REGARDLESS of what time I go to bed or where we are. I got up, spent some sweet time in prayer,
study and writing and then made cinnamon rolls. I'm still not quite sure HOW
that tradition started, but the Gherkins all assure me it IS a long-standing
tradition they would miss.
After a bit,
BreZaak came over. We actually READ the Christmas Morning Advent reading in
Ishtar's Odyssey - ON SCHEDULE!!!! AND we opened Christmas stockings. We are
keeping to our 7 year tradition of saving our family gift exchange for a day
other than 25 Dec.
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| Knife Sharpener |
This year we have
lots of family to join in celebration. We went to my parents and enjoyed a
great dinner.
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| Mikhail and Nolan plot Battleship |
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| Arielle, Krista & Elizabeth |
Mom and Dad
exchanged gifts with all. Mikhail and Elizabeth (Nate and Heather's children)
received their presents from all their family far from here. It was fun to
celebrate with them.
I'm not sure how
it happened but a huge paper fight began....Grandma and all the kids.
I
wasn't going to show any of the "odd" photos. I noticed, however,
this family thrives on odd - and the oddity is truly the best part. Here are a
few glimpses.
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| I'm sure I had nothing to do with Sherri's expression |
We have moved
over to Will and Sherri's to house-sit while they all go to visit AMY in AZ.
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