Two Stoney Acres: Holiday Party

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As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts, too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Holiday Party

We had our annual Christmas Party at my mom and stepdad's house on Sunday, 12/12. It's always a nice time when we get together for some great food and conversation!

This is my mom, Sharon. Jacob was taking the pictures and she struck a pose for him. We also celebrated her birthday (12/14) with a cake that Jordana baked for dessert.

This is me! I'm usually the one taking pictures - so there aren't too many of me at family functions. But Jacob took my picture so here I am!

This is a pic of all the girls hiding from the camera! It was Jordana (age 13), Katie (age 16), Ashley (age 16), and Molley (age 14). There are 7 grandchildren between the ages of 13 and 16.

This is Jesse on the steps talking to Mom. Julie, Gordon, Dee, and Chuck are in the background.

We put tables up in the clock room to put the food on. Nobody left hungry for sure.

This is a beautiful Christmas Cactus. It was on Mom's porch and actually was frosted twice before she brought it in. It is huge - I bet it's 2.5 or 3 feet in diameter. And the blooms are so pretty!

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