Riehl's Christmas Day!

 We spent last Saturday with my family at my parents farm!  Mom and Dad have a rec room in their barn and it works perfect for us to gather there and enjoy the day!  We were invited for a 10 brunch!  The food was of course of good!

After the meal, we opened gifts in the afternoon.  The kids all exchange names and my parents give gifts.  Its the favorite part of the day for the kids!!!!  It's a blast!

All the little boys were gifted football gear!  This was a great gift and highlight for them all!

Then we all helped with the supper foods!  The kids decorated gingerbread houses!

Warren had Jeremiah's name and Jeremiah had Warren!  Warren handed off a heavy ax to Jeremiah!  It was too cute!

Mike and I scooted down to see Mommy D. and wish her a Merry Christmas!  She was happy to see us and we helped put some puzzle together!

The day was a delight for everyone!

Well, almost everyone!  Dad was under the weather and we laughed and laughed as we watched LaVern try to get dad take supplements.  Dad smelled like a walking lavender field and he didn't feel well.  We played games and laughed as he sat and watched!  Being sick over the holidays is no joke and it's not fun!  Dad was a champ having us all still come over and we wished everyone a Merry Christmas and good health as we cleaned up and went back home late that night!

Spending Christmas with family is special.  It's actually all I know.  As a kid, we went to family gatherings and received gifts and sang carols and just had a good time.  I know this is not the fun story for everyone.  I'm so blessed to have a fun family that get's along and laughs and celebrates the holidays in peace!

Merry Christmas family!