Sunday, December 28, 2008

Tradition, Family, and Friends.


It was a Holiday filled with beautiful memories.


Weather made travel tricky for the kids, but they made it! Taylor, above, sneaking in a color with Bea. (Bea loved her conversation clips gift!)


Hanukkah brunch with Kerry's family. (If you look closely, you will see our menorah candles didn't want to behave this year.)


Tyson with his grandpa Fritz...97 years young.


Taylor and her boyfriend Ben. His first encounter with 13 below zero.


Grandma Shirley, grandpa Fritz, and the kids. I can't seem to bring myself to stop calling them 'kids', even though they are well into their 20's.


Christmas Eve with our good friends the Stickneys included unlimited food, games, and laughter (Ben acting out Tina Turner in the background.)


The younger generation displayed their skills at water pong. The family version of beer pong.


Christmas morning by the tree and a very late breakfast. Didn't plan our shower schedule very well. Forgot to take into consideration 5 bodies and our inadequate water heater. I was the last one in....Brrrr.


Ben and Kerry showing off their football spirit.

Christmas day dinner at Uncle Scott and Aunt Alta's included the traditional dessert, Lemon Snow with custard. Numerous phone calls to my out of town family. My brother, Kim, and his family joined us for a sleepover on their way to Wisconsin.

Things are winding down. I am exhausted. Lots of laundry and yes, dishes. What a wonderful time we had. There is nothing better than tradition, family, and friends.

I realized when I sat down to write this post...I was behind the camera and never in any photos...Ooops!

Happy New Year to all!
Peace,
Ki
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 28, 2008 at 4:38 PM

    what precious pictures and memories. it looks as though you all had a very nice time toegther!

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  2. Lanette of Cottage ElementsDecember 28, 2008 at 4:55 PM

    Ki, sounds like you had a wonderful time with your family for Christmas. Love how you posted the pictures! Wishing you a blessed New Year in 2009 and much success in your business ventures!

    Lanette

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  3. UnknownDecember 28, 2008 at 5:24 PM

    Ki, Great pictures and I LOVE the "welcome home". Gotta start finding me some license plates to spell fun stuff like JUNK. When I see them in antique shops for like $20 - $35, I just giggle. I see them at the junk yard and need to inquire as to how much. :)

    Happy New Year to you also and thanks for sharing pics of your beautiful family (and for all the inspiration). My BFF Heidi ordered she and I each one of your Peace Love Junk bags and it was my favorite thing this year!

    Cheers! Angie

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  4. MalisaDecember 28, 2008 at 5:37 PM

    What a beautiful, beautiful family! I especially loved the photo of Tyson and Fritz... evidently GOOD genes! You have so much of which to be proud! Super Mom, super junker, super business woman!

    Thanks for sharing...and may you have a happy, creative and prosperous New Year!

    Malisa

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  5. Candy Allen - Junk SophisticateDecember 28, 2008 at 7:04 PM

    VERY cool post. It looks like you had a wonderful time this holiday season. Love your plates with the welcome message!

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  6. MargoDecember 28, 2008 at 8:05 PM

    Wonderful pictures, and I can tell, a wonderful family too. Loved the way you showed the pics. Lucky You getting to double duty the holiday with both Haunakkah(sp) and Christmas. Glad you all had a good time.
    Margo

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  7. Old Centennial FarmhouseDecember 28, 2008 at 10:38 PM

    Love the photos and how you shared your family time with us...precious it is!

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  8. Kari from Meadowview FarmDecember 29, 2008 at 7:51 AM

    Here's to a new year filled with hope & peace & good will. Here's to a new year filled with family, friends, and moments to remember. Here's to a new year filled ...simply until it overflows.
    My best to you in 2009, Ki!
    Kari

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  9. LuLuDecember 29, 2008 at 8:42 PM

    Wonderful post! Your holiday looked wonderful!!! Happy New Year to you and your family.
    LuLu

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  10. AnonymousDecember 29, 2008 at 8:47 PM

    Happy New Year to you and yours Ki - all the best for 2009!

    Joy

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  11. MindyDecember 30, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    I love the family pictures! Thanks for sharing your happy times with us. Happy New Year! ~Mindy

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  12. JillDecember 30, 2008 at 1:39 PM

    What a creative way to post your pictures-awesome-I'm glad you had a great time. We are enjoying our Christmas time immensely!

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  13. Beki - TheRustedChainDecember 30, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    What a beautiful family!

    Happy New Year to you!!

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  14. misselaineousDecember 31, 2008 at 4:29 AM

    Great shots of a wonderful family holiday! Thanks for sharing Ki...LOVE the welcome home sign! Quick ?? How do you cut the letters from the license plates? I have a box of old tags that I picked up at a thrift last spring...waiting for the right inspiration...which you provided in your post. just want to make sure I can cut them ...without loosing a finger, hopefully!! :o}

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  15. KudzuDecember 31, 2008 at 8:05 AM

    Don't you just love Christmas?! I'm going to hang on til the 12th day of Christmas and enjoy the decor til then. Tomorrow is Black-eyed Peas and Cabbage for Good Luck in the New Year!

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  16. LaurieJanuary 1, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Thank you for sharing your family pictures. Your 97 year old grandpa is adorable and reminds me of my late grandpa. Thank you for all the inspiration you have provided in the past and I look forward to future inspiration and the community billboard idea.
    Happy New Year to you too!

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  17. Paddywack DesignsJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    This looks like heaven on earth. (:

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