Christmas eve we gathered at Dave's house with all the brother's families, Dad and Shirley, plus some boyfriends and girlfriends of the older kids. I played several seasonal songs on the guitar and some of my musically-inclined nephews and nieces chimed in. It was a purely innocent and spontaneous moment that needed no critiques or comparisons.
Christmas Eve Photos
Christmas morning started with coffee and breakfast pastries as the girls and I gathered around a tremendous stack of gifts that had been growing for the past several weeks. Clothes, jewelry, sweets, and treasures of all sort were given and received. A fun time was had by all.
Christmas Day Photos
Mid-afternoon we all gathered around the dinner table where Ruth had prepared and served us a delicious meal. These are the moments I will miss the most when they are gone. Not Christmas dinner, per se, but anytime all of my children are sitting around the table with me. No matter if we are arguing, debating, laughing, or even silent, this is my favorite family time.
Posted by dancoy at December 25, 2003 04:04 PMNo way can I top these pictures!! I recognized the 9 'older' kids and the beautiful black critter, and Know that I thoroughly appreciated getting them - what a beautiful FAMILY -
Thank you, God and Judy and Grandma Burgert.
Posted by: Aunt Max at January 1, 2004 07:27 PMAllan - I said it before and I'll say it again---
"I think you'll like it when you learn how."
You are looking great and if I haven't already, Happy 2004 to you both and to entire CLAN.
Mx
Posted by: Sister Max at January 1, 2004 07:30 PM