Christmas

A Birthday Party for Jesus

Sunday the 23rd we went to church which was held in the Fellowship Hall as a birthday party for Jesus.  It was a nice laid back service with singing and stories about people's past Christmases.  Everyone brought treats for afterwards so I was full when we left.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve at Dan and Robin's has became a family tradition with a turkey dinner starting at six.  As usual everyone brought their favorite side dishes and there was lots of great food to choose from.

It quieted down while everyone enjoyed their dinner.

Cathy started taking family pictures in front of the tree right after dinner.

Jordon looked pretty darn cute in his tie and vest.

Here are Josh, Jordon and Debbie in front of the tree.  I am putting the pictures on here in the order they were taken.

It wasn't long before Jordon was cruising around checking out everyone, he is looking at Parker's entry in the the ugly sweater contest.

Mik and Michelle are getting their Christmas picture taken.  Mik got this suit for the ugly sweater contest, most of the people there competed.

After the family pictures it was time for the group pictures.  Cathy and I went up on the balcony to take these.  I counted thirty eight plus Cathy and I for a total of forty family there.

After the group picture they counted the ballots, Bob won the Ugliest Sweater prize, Cathy's was voted most original and Auna's was chosen as the cutest.

Santa arrived next and Jordon handled it just fine.

Jordon really liked this book and a drill he got.

After all the kids were done and Santa was about to leave Michelle got her picture taken with Santa (Mik).

"But officer I only had one glass" is what Mik was saying about his exchange pick.  This is the only picture I took during the gift exchange.  It was fun as always and we headed home not long after it was over.