Bryant, Barbara, Briana, Sylvia and Chuck

Last Sunday afternoon, we had our family Christmas celebration.  Briana’s friend, Jake, was here for a while, but had to return to campus before we took pictures or ate.  He did take a piece of Sylvia’s cherry pie with him. :food:   The rest of us had ours after salads and baked potatoes.  Yum yum!

To me this is the best part of Christmas–those few hours that we enjoy each others company.  Unfortunately, Scott, our other son wasn’t able to be with us.  Nevertheless, it was fun as we talked about the things that we’ve been doing and that we plan to do.

Tomorrow, Saturday, we’ll go to Sylvia’s dad’s house for that family get together.  It is a big group and we’ll have some crazy fun.  If the past is any indication, we will survive. 😉

Christmas isn’t the same since we lost Sylvia’s mother.  She always made it such a special time for all.  She would spend half the year in planning and preparation for the Christmas celebration.  We try to keep the traditions alive, but it’s not the same.  Still, Christmas is all about family and I hope that never changes.