We celebrated the Christmas Holidays with the Thomas Family. This is a tradition that has happened for years. However, this year was extremely difficult as this is the first Christmas without Grandma Gloria. We celebrated her memory with a moment of silence. Just before her passing she finished the gifts that she makes every year for the grand children. This year she made snowmen and women ornaments out of plastic mesh and yarn. She asked that we wait until Christmas to give them to the children, that was a very heart felt moment and we knew she was there celebrating this glorious holiday with us.
We enjoy a delicious meal of soups and rolls with hot fudge brownie sundaes, we sang Christmas songs and a family friend who dresses as Santa brings gifts for all the children (supplied by Santa's helpers...of course). We purchase small gifts, just a couple of dollars each and give to each family. This year my favorite gift was by David's brother Kerry and his wife, Irene. It is a snowman made out of wood and painted. It is holding a wreath in his stick hand and has a picture of Grandma Gloria in its center. Painted across the front is 'A Family is Forever because Love never Melts.' What a beautiful, sentimental gift...thank you, Kerry and Irene.
And no Thomas Family party would be complete without the a little basketball, kids playing and chitter chatter.
Treasured Moments!
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Alright little missy, time for an update!! :)
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