Christmas felt like two days, one day was our morning and one day was our night. At 3:00, we headed to Karen and Orrie's for the Muench Christmas. We met early with Blake, Allie, and the kids to exchange gifts. Bridget and Andrew were so cute and sweet. They were very well behaved and everyone seemed to enjoy their company. It was nice to have some little kids in among all the teens and college kids.
Grammer works so hard each year for Christmas and does it all. Grandpa sits in his easy chair with his feet up and takes it all in. Karen bought everyone gifts, adults, grandkids, and even boyfreinds, she sewed pillows for the teenagers and young couples, and she fixed a feast of everything. Her feast included the time consuming hard things to make such as homemade noodles, pies, handmade chocolates, peanut brittle, and ostakaka. She outdoes everyone and with a bad shoulder and bad back. We watched some home videos from years back and a slideshow from Orrie's years. The kids (25 and under) exchanged gifts. There was some music played, Luke played his guitar for those that wanted to listen, and Jake and Torrie sang and played too. I thought Luke did a great job and played while everyone sang. He played Silent Night and The First noel. I hope that he sticks with it and keeps playing. Abby asked Jayden, Jaynie, Torrie, and Jossie to be candle lighters in her June wedding. She gave each of them a candle. She also told them she picked out some dresses up in Okoboji for the girls to all purchase and wear. I am glad Jayden gets to be included. At the end of the night, Orrie passed out his hand written note and 100 dollar bill to each person. We stayed late and got home at 11PM. This Christmas was more enjoyable, everyone seemed to be in good spirits and had fun.
Grammer works so hard each year for Christmas and does it all. Grandpa sits in his easy chair with his feet up and takes it all in. Karen bought everyone gifts, adults, grandkids, and even boyfreinds, she sewed pillows for the teenagers and young couples, and she fixed a feast of everything. Her feast included the time consuming hard things to make such as homemade noodles, pies, handmade chocolates, peanut brittle, and ostakaka. She outdoes everyone and with a bad shoulder and bad back. We watched some home videos from years back and a slideshow from Orrie's years. The kids (25 and under) exchanged gifts. There was some music played, Luke played his guitar for those that wanted to listen, and Jake and Torrie sang and played too. I thought Luke did a great job and played while everyone sang. He played Silent Night and The First noel. I hope that he sticks with it and keeps playing. Abby asked Jayden, Jaynie, Torrie, and Jossie to be candle lighters in her June wedding. She gave each of them a candle. She also told them she picked out some dresses up in Okoboji for the girls to all purchase and wear. I am glad Jayden gets to be included. At the end of the night, Orrie passed out his hand written note and 100 dollar bill to each person. We stayed late and got home at 11PM. This Christmas was more enjoyable, everyone seemed to be in good spirits and had fun.
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