The kids got up about 7 AM and everyone piled in our bed before seeing the stockings and opening presents.
Anna put every wearable gift on and played Andrew's toy guitar for Mimi and Pop pop who can be seen on the computer in the background.
Lynn and I snuck in a set 6-6 (7/3) of tennis after presents and before lunch while Cheryl ran at Taurikura.
Christmas dinner had some family favorites like my mom's rolls and Rheba's stuffing. It also had English crackers but they aren't food. Like wishbones you pull on both ends of them. The pullable rolls of paper pop when they break and open to reveal a party hat and a joke. The jokes are corny like"What's the difference in a married man and a bachelor? One kisses the Mrs and the other misses the kisses"
My co-worker and friend Viv joined us for lunch after church. She is seen wearing her party hat and the beautiful new cross John bought her for Christmas.
Anna in her party hat.
Viv put baby Jesus on my sister's Advent calendar I brought from home.
Anna loved the matching dresses Nana got for her and her baby doll.
After lunch new bathing suits were doned and the kids tried out the the splish splash my Mom sent. A water ballon fight broke out with Lynn having the most fun of all. Cheryl and I took a walk and delivered presents to a few neighbors while Rus and Lynn took a swim in the bay.
Phillip and I played Badmitten over the clothes line while some folks napped.
Lunch was a casual affair with the adults on the deck. After an afternoon of activities and napping we watched the second half of It's a Wonderful Life and went to bed happy and thankful for all of you we didn't see on Christmas but feel your impact on our lives.
Anna put every wearable gift on and played Andrew's toy guitar for Mimi and Pop pop who can be seen on the computer in the background. 
Christmas dinner had some family favorites like my mom's rolls and Rheba's stuffing. It also had English crackers but they aren't food. Like wishbones you pull on both ends of them. The pullable rolls of paper pop when they break and open to reveal a party hat and a joke. The jokes are corny like"What's the difference in a married man and a bachelor? One kisses the Mrs and the other misses the kisses"
My co-worker and friend Viv joined us for lunch after church. She is seen wearing her party hat and the beautiful new cross John bought her for Christmas.
Anna in her party hat.
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Hey guys,
It looks like you all had a very Merry Christmas. We really missed you at Christmas lunch. We called your Mom while we were eating at Sherry's so everyone could yell Merry Christmas into the phone.
It looks like the kids enjoyed their holiday. Apparently, Gracie & Anna have something in common...the both like to dress up. Gracie would dress up every minute if she could. She especially likes to dress up like Snow White.
Bucky & Carmela didn't get to come in this year but hope to come in this summer. Maybe we can all get together then.
Take care and tell Rusty we said hello.
Steve, Cheryl & Gracie
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