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| front of the house Christmas Eve 2016 |
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This was one of the most "un-Christmas-y" years i've ever had. I barely decorated-no tree or ladder. Did up up lights/greenery around front door~Just never felt like Christmas this yr. I think a combination of warm weather, parents not here and no real Christmas spirit. The casino party "circuit" didn't even put me in the mood. I got sick in Dec-just like last year. Did good to get christmas gifts done/wrapped etc...
We weren't all even spending the holiday together. Nathan and I both drove out to mom and dad's (separately) so they wouldn't be alone in new house for christmas.
First time ever i didn't spend christmas with gary. At least mom's house was decorated-amazing since she has been taking care of dad and spending a lot of time at hospital when he was there.
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| dad and mom |
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| dad opening gift from nathan |
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| mom and dad |
This bell was made by my grandmother when i was in the 4th grade. She made one for each grandchild with their school photo from that year.
I said, except for Nathan being there, this was like christmas 1963. (my first) Mom said they had no money that year. Dad's paycheck went for gas to/from work and their living expenses. grandma gave her green stamps (or the orange kind) and that is what she used to shop. I got an insulated plate and few other essentials. The grandparents gave me gifts. :)
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| my first Christmas 1963 |
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| decor on counter-she used fabric ribbon i gave her last year |
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| the stockings were hung... |
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| The rest of the family Christmas Day (at keith's house) |
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| Santa wall hanging. She made each of us one of these several years ago. |
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