Christmas Eve 2003

Christmas Eve was bittersweet this year. Candy and Bob have decided to move to Virginia and this will be our final Christmas Eve at their home. Although the photography is not my best effort, I trust the following pictures will provide a plethora of wonderful memories from this event and many past events.  All our family members sincerely thank Candy, Bob, Jennifer and Jeffrey for many years of inviting us into their home and for being the gracious hosts for our annual Christmas Eve celebration. Christmas Eve will not be quite the same again. We all wish for a safe move to Virginia and much health and happiness in the future for Candy, Bob, Jennifer and Jeffrey.

The Family and Guests
Craig, Marge and Kids
Allison, Andrew, Craig, and Marge

Marge, Mom and Dad
Marge with her Mom (Helen) and Dad (Herb)

Rick
Rick is enjoying the traditional Christmas Eve libation.

Emma
Emma

Esther
Esther

Mike
Mike (Mele)

Michael
Michael - The Photographer and Webmaster
(Who always forgets to ask someone to take his picture.)

The participants of the traditional family gift trading game.
Allison and Candy
Allison and Candy

Bob
Bob is looking around for a better gift - this one looks too feminine.

Jennifer
Jennifer is checking out the gifts of others too, but I think she wants to keep that gift paper holder.

Jeffrey and Friend
Jeffrey and Friend - I hope Jeff is looking for some shoes as his gift of choice.
Also, Jeff deserves a thank you for taking each of our pictures for inclusion in our party favor bag - nice touch!

Christina, Rick, Hap and Andrea
Christina, Martin (Hap), Andrea and Rick (above Hap) seem to be enjoying the gift trading.
Please forgive Hap's strange expression. He is trying to smile, but he is suffering from Bell's Palsy.
Fortunately,  the facial nerve condition subsided after a few weeks and Hap is back to looking "normal" again.

Christina, Hap and Rick
Final Gifts - Christina looks happy with her Neat Sheet.
After all, college students need and appreciate practical items now.

The Menu
Finally, a big reason why Christmas Eve is so special - the delicious food and wonderful ambiance.
Thanks again Candy, Bob and Kids.  We love you and will miss you.

I hope you enjoyed seeing our family gathering.  Stay tuned - Christmas Eve will be different next year.
Check back and see how the family carries on the grand tradition of celebrating Christmas Eve.

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