Friday, December 25, 2009

Christmas Eve 2009

The house was in readiness as everyone joined us in Wauconda for the annual family get-together -- a gathering which has been occurring for seven decades in our extended family...


The kids were all abuzz with excitement, awaiting the presents they knew were forthcoming...




...but first a delicious meal of turkey, stuffed shells, mashed and sweet potatoes, and lots of side dishes for the 20 who were able to attend tonight...


...and then down to the party room for the annual grab-bag and then the gift exchange...



...followed by our traditional Christmas carol sing, led by cousin Norman on the keyboard...



Here's some camcorder footage to please all our relatives unable to join us, or to give others a flavor of our brand of celebrating...



It was another wonderful family celebration of the greatest gift mankind has received -- the birth of our Saviour, Jesus!

More photos of the evening are available for viewing and downloading here.

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