there have been ongoing FESTIVITIES
around here all with plenty of
Family, Friends, Food and Fun!
I took many pictures, too... as you can all well imagine... so I will post several in this blog and let the pictures speak for themselves!...
ENJOY a little peak into
CHRISTMAS TIME 2011!
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Here are Brian and Me modeling our new home made aprons! These were thoughtfully created by Beau and Mariah's other Grandma for us and given in matching homemade gift bags, too! They represent all the FOOD we consumed over the past 3 days, and we had FUN wearing these while we had FAMILY and FRIENDS over! Special THANKS to GRANDMA NANCY!!! CHRISTMAS EVE at BLANCHE and GREG'S... |
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| Beau and Me |
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| Brian and Beau having a "HUP-HUP" Greg, Nels and Sam in background |
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Rowen and Mariah pretending to run a little restaurant in the basement! |
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Jana and Greg with their family photo gift from Jana's family. |
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My sisters-in-law Brenda and Bev with Beau and his new truck toys |
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Greg showing Beau around... My son Colin in photo on wall behind when he was around Beau's age! |
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Mariah getting a hug and kiss from her Great Grandma Blanche CHRISTMAS MORNING At NELS and JANA'S House... |
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Mariah with her Mrs. Claus Build a Bear gift! |
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Proud Poppa Brian with some cuddle time with his grandkiddies! |
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Beau enjoying the whole Christmas thing! |
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Me dancing with my daughter and my grand daughter to a new dance video game Mariah got from her daddy, who is watching from behind! CHRISTMAS SUPPER AT OUR HOUSE... |
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A few more things for Mariah and Beau in their stockings here! A new tradition... little Christmas memory journals. |
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My brother Brian, With Jens and brother Nels waiting for the turkey feast to begin! |
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Jana making gravy and Brian carving the turkey in the kitchen. |
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A little after supper entertainment! |
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A little family photo opp... Beau wasn't into sitting still for any longer than he needed to!!!!! |
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Mariah's new Build A Bear on it's new chair wearing a Christmas Cracker hat complete with stickers!!! Mariah's new Christmas journal with this year's memories in it , beside. 35th Annual BOXING DAY OPEN HOUSE at our house... |
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Mariah and the new bear sitting with my brother Bob. |
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My father-in-law, Greg watching hockey, while my sister-in-law, Arleen visits! |
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Greg and Beau! |
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My cousins, Bev and Gwen with our friend Julie in the middle ... seeking happiness in the kitchen! |
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My nephew Brad and his sweet wife, Janelle, enjoying some of the food and snacks! |
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Brian and friend Steve joking around in the kitchen! |
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Friends, Jacquie, and Cindy joining sisters-in-law Brenda and Bev and my niece, Rowen in the dining room for dessert and visits! |
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Friends Steve and Cindy's boy, Billy played with Beau and the two were entertaining! FOOD FOR THOUGHT!!! |
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All these books I received as gifts this Christmas, and I love them all with their positive quotes and messages. Also in photo a couple of the newest polka dot tree balls I received from my grandkids, and a cute little polka dot food timer from my cousin! The above photos give you an idea of the FUN that was had around here throughout the past 3 days. Starting with a nice evening of appies and family visits at the Raskobs on Christmas Eve. Christmas morning was spent with Jana, Nels and their kids, Mariah and Beau...and nothing makes it more fun than being around children on Christmas! There were no shortage of gifts there...and photos taken as well along the way... the above are only but a few! Christmas supper was delicious... my hubby did his magic in the kitchen and cooked up a scrumptious turkey and all the trimmings, with a little assistance on the gravy from Jana. Mariah told her poppa that his potatoes were awesome, which made his day! I decided to start a new little tradition this year by writing some Christmas memories into a little journal for Mariah and Beau and it will be in their stockings here for them each year as we continue to add more memories to it year by year. They also got little sock monkeys and a book and balloon along with some candy in their stocking here, too. We hosted our 35th annual boxing day open house here yesterday, too. We had lots MORE FOOD and enjoyed visits all day with family and friends. Today I was feeling Fairly Filled with not only lots of Fun memories... but a bit too much FOOD!!!! I headed to the gym for a class in hopes of FIGHTING off some of the FLUFF around the middle from all the FESTIVITIES!!! Last year I received a nice necklace from my hubby with the word DREAM on it for Christmas, and this year many DREAMS have come true! This year he gave me a necklace with the word BELIEVE on it, and a bracelet with the words... "IMAGINE BELIEVE ACHIEVE" on it... and I am IMAGINING this coming year will be filled with BELIEF and ACHIEVEMENT! Now some quotes from my new "LIVE GOOD" book that I received from my GOOD BUDDY LINDA in Lanigan! "Fill each day with life and heart. There is no pleasure in the world comparable to the delight and satisfaction that a good person takes in doing good." -John Tillotson "We must find time to stop and thank people who make a difference in our lives." -Dan Zadra "Let nothing dim the light that shines from within." - Maya Angelou On those quotes... my poem of the day! FOOD... family, friends and fun... One more Christmas, and a festive one! So much to be grateful for... I feel so blessed, and couldn't ask for more. It's always fun to celebrate, In fact it truly is just great. It brings on such a natural high, Even when it's over and gone by! |
He was sounding very upbeat and happy, which added to our day!
another great blog! I love all the photos, you have such a wonderful family. Your company looks like they really enjoyed all of the festivities and food.
ReplyDeleteLove your 'quotes' and poem, as usual they were also terrific. Your a lucky girl to have so many people who love you...the necklace and bracelet sound very lovely also. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful festive blog Diane, keep up the good work!
OH Arlene...
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by to read and comment. We did have lots of fun this year. I know the years the kids are in town will be special... they plan to alternate between Saskatoon and Edmonton each year, so next year they will be with the other grandparents at Christmas! I do feel blessed to have wonderful friends and family too... and wish you lived closer as well, and could be part of all the festivities and fun!:)
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