I was fortunate to have a week off work before Christmas so I could make a few last preparations and mostly rest, relax and try to have the spirit of Christmas.
I like the quote a friend gave in his Christmas letter by Calvin Coolidge many years ago: “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy is to have the real spirit of Christmas.”
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| Aunt Carole is posing. :) |
The next day we picked up Dad and drove to Dick and Georgia’s house for a Christmas luncheon with more family. It was wonderful to visit with everyone. Even though D and G only live about 30 minutes from me, I don’t get to see them often enough!
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| The food was delicious! |
For me the highlight of the luncheon was having the opportunity to play an ukulele with Dick and Georgia while we all sang Christmas songs! How thrilling!!!
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| Can you tell we are having fun?! |
Pictures from Christmas day:
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| Dad was excited about the gifts J and D, R and J, Aunt Carole and I gave him. |
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| Dean was very excited to see Joan open a special gift from him. |
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| This beautiful picture Katy painted is what Dean surprised Joan with. |
Dad, Joan, Dean and I were excited to have another special visitor spend time with us Christmas eve and day: Jason. He and Joan even let Dean take a picture of the three of us, however, I promised Jason I would not put it on my blog so that is why I am not sharing it.
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| Barbara, Dean and Joan at my park. (Jas took picture.) |
I missed having Alicia and Stephen with us Christmas. This year they were with Stephen’s family and had a great time. I did enjoy seeing both of them over my break.
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| Alicia and I after we went out to dinner with Dad to celebrate my birthday. |
I went back to work last Wednesday but it is not busy so I have plenty of time to remember what a joyful and happy holiday I had!
1 comment:
Great times. Great shots! Thanks for sharing.
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