Trying to make the most of our time with Lydia and Gabe both home, took the week off between Christmas and New Year's. Puzzles, Hand and Foot, Settlers of Catan, Rummikub, and Quirkle.
Sunday, Christmas Eve and Monday, Christmas Morning
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| Christmas Snow |
We had a beautiful Christmas Eve Candlelight service at Jonah in the morning. Monte directed a large Christmas Choir and Linda directed the youth orchestra. When the service closed, a soft snow fell.
Christmas Pajamas!
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| Even Grammy got a new gown. |
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| Rare Family Portrait |
December Birthday
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| Mom's 79th Birthday |
We love you Mom and Grammy!!
December 1st Snow
The snow was lovely, and I let Finney romp, run, and roll for hours in the field. I stood out in the flurries and sunshine with him, catching up on phone conversations and running with Finn.
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| See Finney? |
Group Call
Gabe orchestrated a family call! Many of us picked up from Montana, Colorado, and Trout Lake.
Sunday Family Thanksgiving Feast
Setting the Tables on Saturday....
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| Luke and Kim raised the turkey in the Yaak! Delicious! |
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| Auntie with Gilead |
Thanksgiving
Lydia celebrated with Uncle Caleb and Aunt Katie in Colorado.
Gabe went with Grammy and Grandpa to the Yaak for Thanksgiving and to celebrate Uncle David's Birthday!
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| Turkey sandwiches, casseroles, soup.... Yum-yum. |
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| Just the two of us Thanksgiving Day. |
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| Quince Pie (Quince compliments of Chip and Nanita) |
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| Eating with thanksgiving for such ample provision from our Heavenly Father. |
