Christmas this year was so amazing and so bittersweet! The Leewright clan (extended) descended in style on Carthage, MO (home of the Precious Moments Museum and Chapel). Every member of our family was present (except one). That is a big deal since we range from 80 years to 4 months within 4 generations and stretch across the country from North Carolina, to Missouri/Kansas, to Oklahoma, and down to Texas. There were 29 of us there in all including a special guest Grandpa Landers 85 from North Dakota. We spent time eating, and laughing, and just enjoying each others presence.
My grandparents are amazing examples of Christian strength and blessings.
My Aunts and Uncles are so loving, kind, generous, and again examples of Christian strength.
My cousins and their spouses are awesome! So talented! So funny! So sweet!
And the 4th generation, which I believe are 2nd cousins to me are adorable 4yrs, 1.5yrs, 4 months. All boys all AMAZING!
We went to Christmas Eve church as a family and had a great time that night and all day Christmas. The games were fun and the food selection was abundant and awesome!
The bittersweet part is because this will be our last time as a large clan visiting that home. They moved to Car, MO in 1989. With my grandparents increasing age comes the desire or need perhaps to downsize. They wanted us to start taking the things we wanted with us, which was awkward but nice to see them ready to do it and share the stories that go with each item.
What I will remember is the laughter, the games, and the quality time with one another. I love my fam and can't wait to spend time with all of them again in Colorado in July.
Seriously LOVE my family!
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