Eatin' and Greetin'

We had another delicious Christmas Day dinner at Grandma Joan & Grandpa Jim's house.  Grandpa Jim joins us from heaven, never far from our memories.  Grandma Joan cooked up another wonderful meal that stays out all day so the eating continues and continues and continues....

while the family vegges out and visits.  Jamey was going for the Cousin Eddie look with the white pants and velvet blazer (not pictured)!

Mark's brother Doug, cousin Jeff, Ally, and brother Jamey

 These ladies all contributed sides, meat, candies and cookies.  My waistline is aching today!

Grandma, Doug's wife Paula, Mark's aunt Linda, Mark's mom Jan, and Jamey's wife Elle

 The look in their eyes makes Christmas so special.


Doug & Paula's daughter Madyson, 3 & Wynne, 5

  The best gifts come in small packages!

Doug, Paula & their youngest daughter Lauren, almost 2

 Great-Grandma's house has lots of fun nooks & crannies!

 We were able to visit with Mark's other side of the family, too...at his Aunt Diane and Uncle Bob's house.  Grandma Boots looked good and is always so fun to talk with!

Grandma Ruth "Boots" and Elle




Diane wins the award for best oatmeal chocolate chip cookie.  I was stuffed by the time we got to their house, but there's always room for a chocolate chip cookie!

Eatin' and Greetin' on Christmas Day!


We love because he first loved us.--1 John 4:19