Our pre-Christmas visit with the Murphy's

And then it was off to the Murphy's in Aldergrove BC.  It was the last week of school for Patience, Jordyn and Nick.  Nathan was there visiting from Long Beach so it was great to see him, too.  Dylan was at home so we were able to spend some time with him, too.  We weren't expecting to see Sean as he was in his last week of finals at University of Victoria, but he surprised us on Friday night and came home for the weekend!  

So, we saw all the Murphy's, and even got to visit with Don's parents, Don and Waneta as they came down on Saturday for a pre-Christmas gathering with the kids!  Banner day!!
 

We were able to go with Patience and Jordyn to their Pioneer Girlz Christmas party at church.  Lee and I were with Jordyn and we got to do lots of craft activities as well as take pictures!

 

Cathi and Don went with Patience and had just as much fun as we did.  It was great that each girl had their own set of adults.

The girls also did a great musical performance for all of us.  It was wonderful to be able to share that with them.

 

Nathan was not able to stay for Christmas, so he had an early Christmas with lots of Sharks-themed gifts.

 

The Murphy's!  Nick, Nathan, Don, Cathi, Patience, Dylan, Jordyn, Waneta, Don Sr. and Sean

 

And Cathi and Don and their family

 

Don and Waneta with their grandchildren

 

Sean and Bailey by the tree

 

Much to Nathan's delight, Nick is on a hockey team!

 

Grandpa got to go to some of his practices and got some great shots!

 

Nick took this picture!  We think that he has a future as a photographer if hockey doesn't work out!

Another wonderful trip!!