This was our year to have the kids and grandkids during the New Years time rather than Christmas. The Bauer Thanks/Christmas was held the Saturday after Thanksgiving and was in an earlier post. Don and I hosted a Christmas dinner and invited mom, dad, Judy, Jim, Dorothy, Darrel and Janet. We had a fun and relaxing dinner and afternoon even though mom and dad didn't come. Dad has been recovering from being sick. I packed up the left-overs and we headed to their house for the Christmas evening. Judy and Jim joined us there.
Saturday was the annual large extended Showalter gathering at the Kalona Mennonite Church. Thanks to Darrel and Janet for hosting and arranging that day!
Sunday we were off to brunch at Dave and Cathy's. Yummy food and time to catch up with Don's four brothers and their families made for a lovely day.
Sunday evening Brent and his family arrived at our house. Let the family time begin! Melissa and her family joined us on Tuesday and we all enjoyed several days and nights together.
