December 27, 2006
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The best part of Christmas celebrations is always being with family.
That evening, we headed over to Ed & Esther's with a plate of Sam's yummy pork ribs. They were delicious! It's kind of funny, my Mom prepared a huge plate of noodles but then they forgot to bring it. Also, 2nd Aunt prepared two plates of food but they spilled in the car. We still had plenty of good food to eat though.
It was good to be there with our extended family (from Dad's side). Too bad not everyone could make it though.
We even did a gift exchange and I walked away with the Narnia DVD. I watched it yesterday, it's so good! Afterwards, the "kids"(us) and the "adults" (our parents) joined in the living room for some singing while Dad played the guitar. Afterwards, he got up and shared with us. I'm so proud of him, how far he's come and the person he's become. The past year, he gave up his most beloved weekly ping pong nights with his friends to go to seminary. He gave a very good message. Our Grandparents would be so proud of him. Nowadays, he reminds me very much of my Grandma. The way he encourages us to read our bibles and walk faithfully with God. The way he cares for people and prays for them, calling them, visiting them...
At that moment I felt like the celebrations were complete, 100% perfect. Good food, wonderful family, and God's presence with us.
We left with 2 slices of pumpkin cheesecake. I haven't had cheesecake for so long. I said to Sam, "I need to have coffee with this." So he drove me to a local donut shop that was open. I had trouble sleeping that night. But it was still worth it, they were so good together.
Comments (8)
Oh, that sounds like so much fun!
By the way, we finally watched "Finding Neverland"! It's very good! I'll return it to you the next time I see you. As you can tell, we don't really get around to watching our DVD's that much.
mmmm I hope to try pumpkin cheesecake someday (LOL) Thanks for sharing your perfect christmas!
yummy, food, folks, and family
sounds like SO much fun! wish we could have been there.
haha last time during TM training i saw your dad playing ping pong with his friends. he's quite good : )
anyway, glad you guys had a great christmas : )
Family is so important. And food too! haha
it's a good time for family to get together.
how fun! i love family get togethers during the holidays, they are the best!
and ryc: hahaha yes, beth runs everywhere!!! she's always so busy, running from here to there, moving her toys from there to back here again haha. its very cute!
ting, it was so good to see you! we don't see each other nearly enough... and...i loved your dad's message! his life is SUCH an encouragement to us all. and yes, ama would be SO proud. i'm sure she is. and akong too.
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