After a lovely morning with breakfast and gifts at Grandma Mary's house, we headed down south to reunite with family (Dan's side) we haven't seen in awhile. It was a gorgeous day- sunshine and a bit of wind (welcome to a So Cal Christmas). Debbie and Al Finocchio hosted the gang and put out quite a spread. Debbie's parents and brother were there (Warner, Judy and Sean) as well as Al's folks (Pat & Al). As for our crew- there was Mary, Steve, Dave & Sandy (in from Portland) and then the Crazy Crouts (Dan, Mel, Nathan & Jason). The big surprise today (especially for Grandma Mary) was that Ryan came with his girlfriend Jade. They drove out from Arizona the day before (seeing his mom) and managed to make it down to be with our family today. The food was great, but it was the conversations and connections that were the most special of all. What a blessed Christmas this was!!
Nate & Uncle Steve
The boys and Grandma
Dan, Dave & Sandy
Jade & Ryan
Mary and ALL her boys
(3 sons and 3 grandsons)
The McIntire Group (minus Katie)
Deb & Al- great hosts!
Sandy & Dave
Melissa & Dan
The Crazy Crouts (completed)
Cousins- Mary & Warner
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