It Was Perfect
@just4him (317238)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
December 24, 2017 9:37pm CST
There were more and less than expected for dinner tonight, which was at 8 by the time everyone showed up.
My daughter didn't stay for dinner, neither did her son, my son-in-law didn't come, which was probably a good thing, as my older son and him - well there would have been an issue. Which was avoided.
The surprise for me was my youngest son's son, showed up for dinner, so that was the more I wasn't expecting.
For dinner there was my older and younger son, my older son's girlfriend, and my grandson and me. Plus my daughter and her son that didn't stay for dinner. As you can see from the picture, my kids and grandkids tower over me. I didn't realize how much until I looked at that picture.
Left to right in the picture - Aaron - older son, Jonathon, grandson, his father Edgar - Younger son, Jayten - grandson, and Shiloh his mother. And me in front - the really short person in the picture. I will add other pictures in comments.
It was a very good night. I couldn't have asked for better. It truly was the best Christmas and Christmas present I've had in a very long time. All my kids together, even if my daughter didn't stay. And everyone liked their presents. I got a couple very nice presents as well. It was perfect.
Now, I need to clean up the living room, and get those dishes in the dishwasher, and the food put away. Then I'm going to bed, as I need to be up early tomorrow to get more mashed potatoes made and take over to my brother's for Christmas there.
Merry Christmas, and I hope your day is just as Merry and Bright as mine was tonight. Thanks for reading.
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@andriaperry (117146)
• Anniston, Alabama
25 Dec 17
I feel how happy you are in thee words, I am glad about that!
Merry Christmas!
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@KrauseHome (36447)
• United States
25 Dec 17
Wonderful family you have.one to be proud of
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@snowy22315 (182194)
• United States
25 Dec 17
I am so happy it all worked out..! I plan on having a good day with my son tomorrow..even if he insisted on bringing someone, I would rather not have here..oh well.it will be fine!1
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
25 Dec 17
Glad to hear you all had a wonderful Christmas. :) Merry christmas.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50524)
• United States
27 Dec 17
You've got a great looking family.
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@Courtlynn (67080)
• United States
25 Dec 17
Aw sorry they didn't stay but I get it and am just glad they showed up at all for you. Very nice picture but yes noticed the height difference immediately lol
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@shivamani10 (11035)
• Hyderabad, India
25 Dec 17
Wish you happy Christmas.
A nice gathering. The picture is very nice. I think you are the first from left. Am I right?
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@Daelii (5619)
• United States
25 Dec 17
I am so happy that it turned out to be a great visit with everyone! Its awful when families can't get together for holidays and I'm glad you were able to have them all together tonight!
ps! I can't tell for sure by the picture, but I think you have the dish set I've been collecting pieces for! It made me giggle!
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Dec 17
Maybe this will be clearer for you. Merry Christmas. I took this picture before everyone arrived.
@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
26 Dec 17
You are a teeny one in this picture. Merry Christmas.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
26 Dec 17
Yes, I am. My brother and I compared height today. He's the shortest in my family, but he's clinging to the hope he's taller than me. (He's not, but it is close.)
@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
26 Dec 17
Thank you. I couldn't have asked for a better time with my kids.
@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
26 Dec 17
What a beautiful turn-out, Valerie! You have a lovely family, that's for sure:) God is good!
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Dec 17
Thank you. It was the best Christmas present I could have gotten to have all my children together like that. Yes, this was God's Christmas present to me.
@mthewalthea (66)
• Philippines
26 Dec 17
merry christmas and advance happy new year to your family, Christmas is the time to just show how important our family to us. a time of showing our love to them.
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@saritflor (3914)
• Hungary
25 Dec 17
That's what is most lovely about holidays all are gathering together, glad you guys had a blast:)
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