Well, Christmas came and went way to fast, and I cant believe its already 2009! Christmas was really quite at our house this year. Christmas eve, we went up to Shawn's parents for the famous Nielsen party, when you get us all together, there are something like 64 or so of us. Its crazy and hectic, and just the way Christmas should be with all the kids. We had a wonderful buffet, ate way too much, and then the kids did the Nativity, and opened their presents. It was so much fun, and I am so grateful to have such wonderful in laws. It was a little crowded so my pictures didn't turn out so well, but it was sure entertaining trying to get all 15+ kids to follow directions at the same time!
Christmas day my dad and sister came down from Idaho Falls. I cooked Christmas brunch for everyone, and we just ate, and watched movies all day in between plowing the snow and opening gifts. It was hard for me this year not having my whole family there, my mom is in Texas with my sisters family for Christmas and New Year, and my brother got snowed in, in Twin Falls Christmas morning. 2008 was an emotional year for me, loosing my grandma, among other things, and it was really hard not only not having her around, but also not having all my family with us, but all in all it was a wonderful day, and I am so grateful for my family, and our reason for the season. I cant imaging my life without the knowledge of Christ and the miracle of his birth.
I have many memories of your grandma. I bet you really miss her. It's great to look back on all of the fun times we had when we were younger and remember those that have passed on.
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