Our family was fortunate to once again celebrate Christmas together at the Plaza in Eau Claire on Saturday, December 29th. Many of our Manor Family were able to join us, but we sure missed those who couldn't be there this year. We had our usual feast, followed by a nice "program" that was mc-ed and organized by Aunt Paula. It was nice to have Auntie Lou at the piano this year!
Here is a picture of most of the kids joining Grandma and Great-Grandma Lila up front in singing "Jesus Loves Me"
Aunt Paula, the MC
Brett sang a beautiful version of "Silent Night" for us!
Abby played two songs on the piano--"Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Silent Night"--of course, she sounded GREAT!! :-)
Damara sang a beautiful song from The Messiah, as well as a more lively song to follow--accompanied by the lovely Auntie Lou!
Grandma Lila shared a message with us about the "Text Message" in the Bible that God has sent us asking us to believe in Him so we can spend Eternal Life in Heaven.
Grandma and her six remaining children all sang together--we sure missed Sharon this Christmas...
Uncle Louis shared with all of us the struggles and rewards he and Auntie Lou faced this past year as he battled Mantle Cell Cancer. His testimony was very heart-felt and emotional, and he also reminded us all that for us to all be together again as a family in Eternity, we must put our trust in God and invite Him into our lives as our Savior.
Riahl closed off our program with his new talent--playing the BANJO! He sang about the "Sunny Side of Life"!
Little Abby was walking all over the place at our Christmas Celebration! She loved to hold your fingers and walk around. She can even let go and take a few steps all by herself! She was so cute in her little sweater dress and she was smacking kisses to everyone who walked by!
Christmas Kids listening to the program...
Brett, Andrew, and Austin--trouble????
Paige--I love this kid! (maybe because she reminds me of me with all those boy cousins around...)
Carter and his Silly Putty
Checking out Andrew's cell phone pictures--he has pictures of Sam and Dylan from Thanksgiving saved on his phone!
Andrew and Sam (A.K.A. "Johnny"--I don't know why they call Sam "Johnny"--I guess they think he looks like a "Johnny"!)
Abby, Auntie Lou, and Autumn--the girls were enjoying watching Auntie Lou play every Christmas Carol imaginable!
The big day was too much for little Jordyn--she fell asleep with mom looking on!
Of course, the day wouldn't have been complete without a trip to the pool!
CHICKEN FIGHTS!!!
Brett sang a beautiful version of "Silent Night" for us!
Abby played two songs on the piano--"Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Silent Night"--of course, she sounded GREAT!! :-)
Damara sang a beautiful song from The Messiah, as well as a more lively song to follow--accompanied by the lovely Auntie Lou!
Grandma Lila shared a message with us about the "Text Message" in the Bible that God has sent us asking us to believe in Him so we can spend Eternal Life in Heaven.
Grandma and her six remaining children all sang together--we sure missed Sharon this Christmas...
Uncle Louis shared with all of us the struggles and rewards he and Auntie Lou faced this past year as he battled Mantle Cell Cancer. His testimony was very heart-felt and emotional, and he also reminded us all that for us to all be together again as a family in Eternity, we must put our trust in God and invite Him into our lives as our Savior.
Riahl closed off our program with his new talent--playing the BANJO! He sang about the "Sunny Side of Life"!
Little Abby was walking all over the place at our Christmas Celebration! She loved to hold your fingers and walk around. She can even let go and take a few steps all by herself! She was so cute in her little sweater dress and she was smacking kisses to everyone who walked by!
Christmas Kids listening to the program...
Brett, Andrew, and Austin--trouble????
Paige--I love this kid! (maybe because she reminds me of me with all those boy cousins around...)
Carter and his Silly Putty
Checking out Andrew's cell phone pictures--he has pictures of Sam and Dylan from Thanksgiving saved on his phone!
Andrew and Sam (A.K.A. "Johnny"--I don't know why they call Sam "Johnny"--I guess they think he looks like a "Johnny"!)
Abby, Auntie Lou, and Autumn--the girls were enjoying watching Auntie Lou play every Christmas Carol imaginable!
The big day was too much for little Jordyn--she fell asleep with mom looking on!
Of course, the day wouldn't have been complete without a trip to the pool!
Here are the boys trying to balance on one of the big snakes in the pool..
Austin, Brett, and Dane
Cute little Cruzie
Cute little Cruzie
CHICKEN FIGHTS!!!
Carter was on Moriah's shoulders, Brett on Dane's shoulders, and Abby on Woody's shoulders!
Two Brothers!
Two Brothers!
Carter and Bradley...
Bradley James venturing into the pool
Austin and Carter on the snake!
Abz and Uncle Woody--she was SO happy that he took her swimming!!!!!!
Woody and Moriah tossed Abby in the pool!
Carter's turn for a toss!
Moriah and Woody toss Carter, too! Looks like FUN!
Poor Jack and Sophie had to stay home in the kennel while we had fun at the Plaza....
Thank you, everyone, for a fun day at the Plaza! We are tentatively planning next year's Manor Family Christmas for Saturday, December 27th, so mark your calenders!
Bradley James venturing into the pool
Austin and Carter on the snake!
Abz and Uncle Woody--she was SO happy that he took her swimming!!!!!!
Woody and Moriah tossed Abby in the pool!
Carter's turn for a toss!
Moriah and Woody toss Carter, too! Looks like FUN!
Poor Jack and Sophie had to stay home in the kennel while we had fun at the Plaza....
Thank you, everyone, for a fun day at the Plaza! We are tentatively planning next year's Manor Family Christmas for Saturday, December 27th, so mark your calenders!
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5 comments:
Thanks for posting photos.....it almost felt like I was there. :)
We would have loved being with you in Wisconsin. You were in our thoughts and prayers! We did have a lovely time in Bottineau celebrating Norvin and Ruth Fylling's Golden Anniversary. The "kids" (including the twins) did such a great job. Thanks, Shana, for sharing your day with us. What a wonderful time and what special people! Happy New Year to you all and God bless!
I finally saw the blogggg!!!!!!
Woody
Looks like alot of fun...Joe would really love to get together with Woody sometime. We are planning a trip to Disney, maybe we can get together then.
What fun to see the Manor Christmas so quickly! We always enjoy catching up with the family news via one of the blog sites. We don't usually post, but we check up on everyone possible,as often as possible. Thank you,Shana, for keeping us current!
Blessings to all this New Year as we follow The Blesser!
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