Christmas Eve, Pleasanton, CA.

Hello everyone and Merry Christmas Eve, Today was another busy day. We awoke to find that the rain had moved on and the day was bright with sunshine and little wind. Janice and I decorated cookies and of course sampled a few along the way. At three P. M. Janice & Bami, Parisa and I went to the Christmas Eve services at Nicku and Corey's church, Blue Oaks Church. This church is a new one which broke off from a mega church about 5 months ago. They have a young pastor and are growing and meet in a local Jr. High school. The pastor gave a sermon about light and wove that thought around darkness and light and that Jesus is the light of the world. Very good sermon.

School Where Blue Oaks Church Meets

Blue Oaks Church Music Group On Stage

Following church we went to Nicku's home where we were joined by Corey's mom and dad. Nicku served several snack items then a meal of salad, squash soup, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans and prime rib. This was topped with coffee, tea and our choice of two cakes. Outstanding meal and beautifully presented.

Nicku's Christmas Tree

Christmas Decorations

Dining Room Table Ready For The Meal

Dining Room Decorations

After the dessert gifts were exchanged with everyone receiving  gifts. Nicku and Corey I thank you for a wonderful meal and special fellowship with family and friends. You help make this a very special and meaningful Christmas eve for me.

Following the theme of the Christmas Eve Service please remember that God loves you so much that He gave His Son Jesus for us and I love you also. I hope each of you have a happy and joyous Christmas.

Grandpa Bill