We had a lovely Karlen Christmas in Pender with all 16 extended Karlen family members. Jaima and Mom hosted some wonderful meals and did a great job planning for the time together. Both of their homes were decked out for Christmas and the spirit of the season was alive and well.
The first couple of days were very warm and Jacki and I actually got in a nice walk with Sarge on the 26th. We spent time at the Pender Community Center with basketball and pickleball keeping us busy. We also played games and cards and lots of folks battled it out with Dr. Mario.
We had "Christmas" on Saturday evening at the Geiserts. We started with family pictures, some family time and then a delicious smoked prime rib meal. We made our way over to Mom and Dad's for gift opening and pink squirrels and grasshoppers. How special to have us all together and opening gifts in the same room I remember opening presents in as a child. We hosted the Munderlohs on Sunday evening - also a Christmas tradition from years past.
We had a bonus day on Sunday with the Marshall family thanks to a winter storm in Minnesota. Three Peavy family members enjoyed cheering Grant and the Pendragons on to victory in the Northeast Nebraska shootout on Monday and the Geisert and Peavy kids enjoyed a meal at Old Chicago on Monday evening.
Of course, no gathering of that size seems to avoid a bit of illness with Sean getting an ear infection and me having some stomach issues. But, even so, it was a great time and together and so special for all of us to be together.
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| "gifts" from Nana |
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| knockout was a hit |
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| Merry Christmas |
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| drinks at 5th Quarter before it closes |
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| Cheering on the Pendragons! |
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