Christmas, Part 3

The 26th was a break from Christmas festivities.  However, that night I had my 10 year high school reunion.  I was so excited that Courtney and Stephanie were in town for it! We went out to dinner with a few friends first, and then Brandon and Tim were exempt from attending the reunion, and they got to hang out and catch up at J Buck's while the rest of us went to the reunion.  It was fun to see some people that I truly hadn't seen in 10 years! I was disappointed, though, because again our little camera was acting up and saying the battery was dead even though I had charged it all day.  I did manage to get 1 picture at dinner before it stopped working.  I'll have to get some more from Courtney and Stephanie.  

Courtney, Mary Anne, Julie, Stephanie and me at dinner before the reunion

On the 27th, we headed up to Aunt Leola and Jim's house for the Reed Christmas celebration.  We really had a great time seeing everyone. Aunt Leola came up with a fun game for us all to play, we had a delicious feast, then we all opened presents and then enjoyed some laughs during the White Elephant gift exchange.

Bennett and GUS having a "heart-to-heart"

Cousin Sam had Bennett's name, and he gave her some great farm-themed gifts.  The Legos were a big hit!!

Great Uncle Tom gave Bennett an adorable rocking chair and giant bear to go with it! Thanks!!

Bennett and I enjoyed reading one of her new books

Brandon and Josh with their new shirts showing some "hostility" toward each other. (Don't worry, Gonzaga ended up winning the battle!) 

Uncle Jeff seemed to like his new "grill master" apron from us.

Brandon and Bennett both enjoyed a little "quiet time" after the present opening was finished.