Every year sometime after Christmas we get together with Jason's mom's side of the family. This year it was held at a cabin in Seward, NE. It was a beautiful day and we were able to enjoy some time outside by a large fire pit. The kids were able to run around and be kids...it was nice! We enjoyed LOTS of yummy food...too much to even choose from! The boys played cards and the girls/kids played Bingo.
We ended the day with a sort of White Elephant gift exchange as we always do. The guys each bring a "guy" gift and the girls each bring a "girl" gift. All gifts go in the center of the room and cards from a regular playing deck of cards are dealt. You pick a gift from the appropriate pile when your card is called. You can either pick a new gift or you can "steal" a gift you like from somebody else. The "most wanted" gift this year was a handmade craft that one of Jason's twin Aunts made...they attend many, many craft fairs throughout the state and region. I LOVE their work! They can turn any old piece of "junk" into something amazing! This gift was stolen many times...by the ladies...and by the husbands who were put up to it by their wives. :) I really wanted this particular item and I knew we would end up with it because Jason was the last to pick! YAY...we got it and it is now hanging beautifully in our home.
"The MOST WANTED GIFT"
The second part of it (star)...I love it!
Cousins...Avery and Jensen
Brothers...Jason and Matt
Jensen with Uncle Jason
Can you tell she's mine? :)
Cousins...Avery, Miles and Lily
Second cousins...Paityn and Avery
Grandma Romaine and Jensen
Going for a walk down the road
Helping dad cheat in Euchre!
The kids got to open gifts too...they can't feel left out!
My Little Ponies!
A Princess Barbie!
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