California Christmas, December 25, 2012

I had a wonderful Christmas in California at the home of my oldest daughter, Janice and her husband, Bami in Pleasanton, California. Jan was with us in spirit and in our memories. Their oldest daughter, Nicku and finance Corey Bruce and youngest daughter Parisa Howard were present to celebrate with us. Parisa's husband who is an surgical intern had to work back home in New York City. The morning started with me up as usual around 5 to 5:30 A. M. having my coffee and cereal breakfast. Eventually, everyone got up and had a special breakfast prepared by Janice. This was enjoyed by all. Finally, we looked in our stocking and then opened gifts. Wonderful gift bought with each individual in mind as to what they needed, wanted and would appreciate and use. The giving for me is what makes Christmas so special. It is nice to receive but it seems to me to be such a blessing to give gifts. I won't list what everyone got or even what gifts I received but will address that in individual thank you correspondence.The following are a few photographs of this Christmas in California. Sounds like that could be the name of a book.

Christmas Eve - Santa Just Left But I Was to Slow To Catch A 

Photograph Of At Least His Back



Breakfast Table Awaits

 

Official Photo Before Gift Opening

Left To Right - Bami, Parisa, Corey, Nicku, Grandpa Bill And Janice 

Nicku & Corey ( Newly Engaged Love Birds )

Nicku Opens Gift As Corey Looks On

Parisa Reads A Card

Janice Shows Us A Gift

Christmas Meal Awaits Hungry Family

They Are Starting To Gather At The Table

Typical Christmas meal is turkey, stuffing/dressing. mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, green beans, a Brussels sprout dish, hot rolls and salad. Ice tea, water and sparkling juice to drink. Chocolate cake that Jan use to make that now Janice has mastered and a wide assortment of Christmas cookies. Now after that everyone was in need of some serious nap time and or watching TV and napping while doing so.

It was a glorious Christmas in California with family while enjoying each others company, fellowship and gifts to many to mention. But, most of all to remember and celebrate the greatest gift of all. The gift of God's Son Jesus the sinless lamb who came into this dark cruel world and gave his life so that all who believe in him may have eternal life. What a glorious gift that none are worthy to receive but is given freely to all who will receive the gift. Thank you Lord.

I love you.

Grandpa Bill

Janice Preparing Christmas Meal