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Merry Christmas

Once again Christmas was the busiest time of year yet very fun and rewarding.  We had Christmas Eve with Michelle's family here at the house.  We went to church at the Burt Methodist Church and they had a very nice service.  We then came back to the house where we had Panda House food warming in the oven.  The family arrived and we had a nice meal together and fellowship.  The kids got to open a few presents also.

Christmas Eve excitement!
 
Micah!
 
Mom and Dad.
 
 
I was surprised that no one stayed late.  Everyone was gone by 10pm and we got the boys in bed so that Santa could arrive.  We were up till about 1:00am and got to bed.
 
 
So Christmas Day arrive early as Brendan woke us at 3:00am.  We sent him back to bed and he woke us at 5:00am.  Again we sent him back to bed.  He came down again at 7:15am and we got up.  We started coffee and a fire while Brendan woke up JJ.  We opened presents and had a good time.
 
Michelle and I then started to prepare for my mom and dad's arrival.  Before we knew it they were here and we had a nice brunch.  Then it was time for more presents.
 

 
Dad
 
 

 
Mom and Chance.
 
Mom and Dad left and it was time for Michelle and I to take a nap.  We were woke up by the phone and it was time to go to Michelle's parents house for supper.  They made a ham and turkey and the whole family was there.  We stuffed ourselves again and then retreated to the family room where the kids opened more presents.
 
MacKenzie and Brendan
 
 
It was a long and fun day for all of us.  The kids wanted to spend the night at Grandma's so we headed home.  About 11:15pm Brendan called and his missed his mom and dad so Michelle brought him home.  We put him to bed and we followed shortly after.  A very memorable Christmas.
 
Praise the Lord, Happy Birthday Jesus!




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