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Asia, admiring the tree.<\/p>\n Fast forward an hour to my parents house. My mom makes the best stockings! They are so thoughtful and wonderful. Here is a Baby Brownie Special. How adorable is this camera?<\/p>\n My brother Ben and his fianc\u00e9 Anna opening their stocking.<\/p>\n Our niece Caroline with her next present.<\/p>\n Doster LOVES cherries. Here is “Uncle” Ben spoiling him. This happened many times that day.<\/p>\n Here is our snuggly nephew Doster in Grandpa and Grandma’s high chair.<\/p>\n My mom (Grandma) and Caroline reading about her new present.<\/p>\n My sister Elizabeth trying to keep her active son in arms for a moment.<\/p>\n My brother Charlie, Caroline, Maggie (Charlie’s Girlfriend) and Anna<\/p>\n Dad and Chris laughing about something.<\/p>\n Me trying to get in some snuggle time! ;D<\/p>\n Jason (Elizabeth’s husband) getting his next present while Caroline calms down in a chair behind him. Christmas was very exciting for the kids! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Here are the piano keys that my grandmother played every time she came to our house. She has passed away, but that memory lingers. The sweet sound would fill the house. This was also the piano where we all took lessons…not very long for me. You can see little pieces of tape with the keys written out.<\/p>\n My mother loves to decorate and create a beautiful table. This year was no exception.<\/p>\n Here is a special tradition my parents started. They have a candle stick for every member of the family. Each candlestick is We all enjoyed a wonderful meal together. Here is Chris, Maggie, Charlie, Ben and Anna<\/p>\n On this end we have Jason, Elizabeth, Dad, Mom, and Me<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nunique as each of us are unique. The crystal candle stick shows how treasured we each are and the candle shows how we
\neach add light to our family and to the world. When they are all lit together, the light generated by the total collection is
\nsignificant. Dad read Matthew 5:13-16 (NIV) and challenged us to not hide our light but to let it shine as a glory to our
\nHeavenly Father. Each year, a new candle stick is added if our family has grown by marriage or birth. What an amazing tradition that brings tears every year!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n