Christmas Eve:
During the day we had a get together with Crealock-Leslies and Drummonds. The guys were all high school friends and we try to have a get together each Christmas. Tradition is to have a photo of all the kids on the staircase. Here they are all grown up.
After the Candlelight service it is tradition for the Rexs to stop here for appetizers and our gift exchange. Sandra, Wil and Catheryn stopped by. Aaron went to Wrays later to visit Tim. We all miss Katlyn at times like these.
Christmas Day:
Opened gifts once the kids finally got up. Strange how we have to wake them up rather than the other way around!! When they were little I always told them that it wasn't really Christmas Day until the sun was up. Luckily, they fell for it!
Stopped by the Treherne Care Home to visit Alma and wish her a Merry Christmas. She was very talkative, and enjoyed one of the dainties we brought.
During the day we had a get together with Crealock-Leslies and Drummonds. The guys were all high school friends and we try to have a get together each Christmas. Tradition is to have a photo of all the kids on the staircase. Here they are all grown up.
From oldest to youngest:
Aaron, Leah, Alex, Lonna, Brenwyn, Brooke and Rhiannon
Camera wars. Parents taking photos of kids on stairs:
Erin, Janice and me.
The adults (not necessarily oldest to youngest!):
Mike and Erin, Krista and Don, Janice and Dave
That evening we went to the Holland United Church Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Dave and Janice organize the choir, and a group of us sing. It is always a beautiful way to get into the Christmas spirit. Beautiful Christmas carols in a candlelight setting.
Christmas Day:
Opened gifts once the kids finally got up. Strange how we have to wake them up rather than the other way around!! When they were little I always told them that it wasn't really Christmas Day until the sun was up. Luckily, they fell for it!
Christmas morning.
Notice the Yule fireplace on the TV and my gift, the Tassimo by Aaron.
Stopped by the Treherne Care Home to visit Alma and wish her a Merry Christmas. She was very talkative, and enjoyed one of the dainties we brought.
Drove to Portage la Prairie for Christmas Supper at the Krawec's with the MacDonald side of the family. We always have a family jam session when we get together.
Aaron and Marvin
Wanda, Vyra and Connie
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