Family Christmas Party in the Valley

After the temple trip the family got together in the valley for our yearly Christmas get-together. I love getting to see my aunts, uncles, and cousins and really wish that I got to see them more often. There was good food, good conversation, and memories made. We exchanged family ornaments and had a mix-up because we weren’t all using the same list. It was a funny experience as well tried to figure out who had who and what the cycle would be, etc. Chance was pretty special because both Jennifer and I had gotten ornaments for him! Later each of the girls received a home-made apron. This was an apron like the one that past generations had used to collect nuts with. It was such a special moment to see that history in our family was still alive and well. And that it is through remembering where we came from that we are able to become the people that we weren’t meant to be. Thanks Aunt Gerry for such an awesome present and all that it represents!