12.18.2012

stretching.

we are stretching out the christmas season this year! starting early with the johnsons, extending late with the wagners, with plenty of celebration time in between as well.

we're thankful for our weekend with the johnson families. the theme this year was sports. a very integral part of this family & every family gathering. poppa promised 'cagefighting' but really, a family dance was in order! what a sweet surprise! thanks so much to friend dh for the polka, waltz, and christmas music! we were all enthralled & loved having a family dance. we sang happy birthday to kj & uncle m as well. then the true competition got underway to discover the master archers of the family... it is a testament to my mother-in-law's love of play that she allows such an event to happen in her living room. the winners? i don't want to brag, so we'll move on with the weekend recap. ;) we kept up the tradition of caroling together & reading the story of jesus birth, followed by gift-giving and a swedish meatball dinner. we put on our christmas finest & filled up a pew at church. and after all that, my in-laws managed to host the extended family for the annual christmas gathering. wow! how full of fun and blessings.

we were having so much fun that kj, lj & i decided to stay an extra couple of days! we just had to visit great-aunt jr & great-uncle dr at their breezy point 'cabin,' go for a swim, & make a pinecone wreath. not to mention play play play with nanna & poppa. ;) thanks for having us!

























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