The Event ~ Christmas 2013!

  

It was nearly a repeat of Christmas 2011!  We hosted the Stricker family Christmas, and again there were 26 of us for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  The only difference was my Mom was not here, but our new son-in-law, Val, was.   Tim made prime rib again for Christmas day dinner.  Noodle soup and butterballs was on the menu for Christmas Eve after the church service.  Everybody brought food and goodies to share, and the food was plentiful.  The fellowship fun.  And the games and gifting enjoyable.

     

We again had a gift exchange among the adults that was suppose to be recycled or home made.  Those that recycled did an excellent job – from the full sewing basket from Great Grandma’s many years of use given to Alexandra from Great Grandpa; to the 14 pound sledge hammer from Tim’s shop given to Bobby.   Bobby did an excellent job making a table top cradle out of an old whiskey barrel for Cash. That was a big hit and I think we all want to put in an order for one!  For the most part, most of the exchange gifts were once again from the store.  But they were all a hit too!  Alexis received a spoon rest, and what was special about that was that she and Val both said they have been looking for one and needing one, but couldn’t find one.  Perfect! 

  

My goofy grandsons Jacob and Josh!

Christmas Day Janel, Alexis, Annie and I got in a morning walk.  In the afternoon, a group walked up the Scotts Bluff National Monument.  The day was beautiful with 60 degree weather.  The kids almost didn’t get in their traditional football game, but late in the afternoon, football did take place on the front lawn. 

The young cousins took advantage of the warmer weather to hike the Scotts Bluff National Monument on Christmas afternoon.  A fun way to work off that big dinner!

Another eventful family Christmas to be treasured.  The true treasure at Christmas  time is the gift of Jesus Christ, God's Son and the Savior of the world.  Jesus is why we celebrate Christmas.  Jesus is why there is a Christmas.  A blessed event to be sure!