One of my sisters-in-law said her mother used to say that.  Last week we took Mother’s sentiment to heart.

We decided to celebrate Christmas together, having not done such a thing since 1984.  It’s a large family and we’re scattered all over the country, so these July reunions mean a lot.

How do you like the tree?  Cute, isn’t it.  The house immediately felt cozy.

There was a traditional Christmas breakfast.

Which was enjoyed by one and all.  There were presents, very special presents that brought back a lot of good memories.  There were boxes of photos and letters to read and share.

Glen put together a slide show. Funny how we all looked so much younger! And how little the children were. Now we need to convert them to digital pictures so everyone can have copies. (I’m working on it, I promise).

A lovely, special day.
Thank you, everyone.