The Dienners usually always got together every single year on Christmas Eve. It's usually hot ham sandwiches and oyster soup! Lot's of desserts and chocolate coated crackers. Mommy D's yummy chip dip. Fruit. A celebration that's always a good time!
Well, this year it just seemed different because of it being so early. Being not in the "Christmas spirit" yet, it was still a good gathering and fun. This year we had a full cooked meal with ham, mashed potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, Uncle Alvin's rolls, Barbie's jello salad, Verna's chocolate cake and lots more. The food was great and then we handed out some presents. Hoss and Acquire were being played after all the clean up and chattering.
Thanks to Uncle Amos and Marty for rearranging this gathering! Blessings!
These are my wonderful Dienner Aunts and Uncles ...
(and my mom and dad)
"ALL BECAUSE TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE ..."
... Mommy and Daudy D ...
Mommy always gives EVERYONE a gift.
Hadassah was given a "leopard" purse!!!
Matthew got a new snow shovel!!!
These pictures are dear to me.
I love my grandparents soooo much and this is Ashlyn's very first Christmas present ever!
Given to her by her great grandparents!
(Everything goes in the mouth!)
She's lovin the attention!
She got a praying bear that quotes the "Lord's Prayer" and a book.
Lovin my baby!!!
I'm not sure what was so funny here? I asked Mike to pose with his gift and he laughed!
Every year Daudy D's give all the married couples a big bologna and money!
Even though I am not yet "in the Christmas spirit", this was a fun time.
What a blessing to have family gatherings and be able to eat and fellowship in love!
THANK YOU SO MUCH MOMMY AND DAUDY D
FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR THE DIENNER FAMILY! WE LOVE YOU!!!
Another post on Shakia ...
It's a praise report!!! Shakia is home already! They started her treatment on Saturday night and she did great at the hospital yesterday. They were told she will be able to come home 2 - 4 days after the first treatment, so coming home today was a huge plus! Every thing the doctors tested for came back good. She does need to be on oral meds (which is the treatment) for awhile to keep her birthmark from growing and needs a few check up appointments to make sure the meds are doing what they expect it to do, but she is doing much better! PTL! Thanks for your prayers.
