We had a busy but wonderful time this holiday season. Early in December, we traveled to Elkhart for a Crisp/Hernandez family gathering, and also a family wedding shower in honor of Sherrill. We enjoyed unseasonably warm weather, and we ate our early-Christmas dinner on my parents' back porch, which was lovely. The week of Christmas, we gathered again in Elkhart to spend time with my parents, my brother and soon-to-be sister-in-law, and the Ralph extended family. It is always wonderful to spend time with cousins that we don't get to see very regularly. These pics highlight our time and travels.
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| Crisp family meal on my mom & dad's porch. |
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| The Crisp/Hernandez families. |
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| Jill and Granny |
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| Kate and Granny |
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| The soon-to-be flower girls received a special book and necklaces from Uncle Casey and Sherrill. |
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| Jill's new scooter from us was a hit. |
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| I think Kate's favorite present was a handmade doll and clothes from her grandma and grandpa. |
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| Kate got a big-girl bike from us. |
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| Relaxing with my sweetie. I can't get over how old she looks in this photo. |
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| We spent some time fishing in my folks' pond. I really like to fish, and Jill seems to have inherited my interest. |
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| Jill's first fish out of Grandma & Grandpa's pond! A good-sized catfish. |
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The Ralph clan at Aunt Linda & Uncle Ricky's home.
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| Kate and cousin Addison. |
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Petting the horses is always a treat.
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| We drove home to have Christmas Eve & Morning in our own house. Kate and Jill woke up to a few gifts from Santa Claus. Requested and received were a "wedding doll" (for Kate) and "Princess & the Pop Star" Barbies (for Jill.) |
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| Fun, fun fun! |
Merry Christmas! We hope you had a joyful holiday celebrating Emmanuel, God With Us!
