Phil’s brief stage career peaked when he played Jacob Marley in “A Christmas Carol.” Sixth grade was a long time ago, but he still remembers wearing the chains he forged in life. Tonight, dear reader, you shall be visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, as we remember holidays spent with family and friends.
What a jolly little elf!Ben is all set to help his grandmothers cook.Cousins open stockings.Me, my brother Fred, my dad, and my mom gather at Phil’s sister’s house for a Christmas feast.I don’t remember the reason for the crowns, but I believe they had something to do with the British poppers that Mary provided.Ben and Sophia love having both sets of grandparents at the same table!My Uncle Emery and Aunt Faye also live in Harrisonburg, so holiday celebrations are often a Yoder Sprunger mix.Ben’s culinary interests started young.The cookie crew!One year, for no particular reason, we swapped the living room and dining room.More cookies!We always enjoy spending time with Catherine, David and Mira……especially when fondue night takes an unexpected turn!The Gutierrez family is often our post Christmas crew. Sure do miss them!Sophia leaves a plate and note for Santa.Cousins grow up. Don’t remember Ben in glasses? We don’t either because he generally refused to wear them.One year, Phil and I bought each other the same thing!Mennonite Gothic – Obligatory Christmas photo of my parents with a giant sweet potato they raised, taken hours before it became part of Christmas dinner. Wait, you don’t all have similar poses of your parents? Weird.Last year, Mary debuted her brand new kitchen (created by my dad!)God bless us, every one!
I really enjoyed this post, especially those pictures of the kids when they were younger. Ben was so cute!
It was a nice trip down memory lane. I like the picture of you and dad with the sweet potato!