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Christmas 2013

Christmas 2013 was a joyous time for our family--all of our children except for Karli were with us and all of our grandchildren.  Lots of people, lots of chaos, 

lots of presents, and LOTS of fun!

Mom and Dad in their Christmas finery on the Sunday before Christmas!

We were excited to have some of our kids there with us. 

 More joined us closer to Christmas!

Here they all are! We are missing a few because the flu bug hit Gary and Kelli's family. BOO!

But what would the holidays be without food?  Lots and lots of food for the 16 of us!

Our traditional Christmas Eve Family Night included story time, singing, and dancing!

and of course the nativity story...we were sad to miss Aiden in the
 cast this year-  he was not feeling well.

Star presents are opened- a variety of pajamas, sweats and other gifts this year!

The biggest hit was Ryan in his Superman pajamas!  Unfortunately, he is bigger and buffer than Superman- and these pajamas made for a tight fit and will have to be returned-
 but not without an awesome picture of our Man of Steel first!

The stockings are hung- all 17 of them!

Hey what's going on in Karli's stocking while she is away on a mission!

Looks like the Moberly's and Miller's two elves on a the shelf

  (a boy and a girl elf) are having a close encounter!

Whoo- hoo- must be some mistletoe above them!

Our beautiful Christmas tree- the presents are starting to pile up as the night wears on-

The kids leave treats for Santa and his reindeer-

This is the best picture we could get after a few tries!

 Must be too much excitement in the air

Good Night!  Sleep Tight!

Santa is on his way!