KGBlog

we had all of mom's family over for christmas dinner.  it was the first time in a while that the whole group was together and it was definitely one of the best gatherings in recent history.  we had photo time obviously, and i had the polariod out, so here are a few:

2. jena and new ipod, uncle wayne doing his best deer in headlights.

3. fuzzy shot of ye ole christmas tree.

4. g-ma perusing the pics.

1. all at the table...i'm just happy everyone's face got in, never-mind the expressions.

2. the build up to christmas put an ornament on the tree every day of december calendar.

3. traditional orange flavored icing rolls and santa mug (a christmas morning combo that has existed since early in my childhood)

4. the fam around the tree...i'm destined for a horrible fake smile.

1. the ladies.

2. the gents.

apart from photos there were quite a bit of food and presents, etc.  we ended with a couple of christmas carols which begins my wrap up story.  we had a quick debate on songs to sing and my uncle jokingly said "if you were good methodists you'd know that one" to which an aunt replied "well we're baptist" to which someone replied "well kevin works for the presbyterians" and so on.  my grandmother didn't quite catch the joking spirit of the banter and not wanting to see any of the mood broken over denominational squabbling said quietly "well, we all have the same lord".  i think i was the only one to catch it because i was sitting next to her, but it made me happy to see her make such an insightful statement.  "you're right grandma."  getting up there, but still on her toes.  we sang silent night, prayed, and were done. all in all, one of the best.