Birrell Family Christmas Party

Amazing how we can fill Scott and Jill's home to near bursting each year... no one seems to mind as we move around to visit, catching up on the lives of everyone. We love it! The kids especially look forward to the candy bar game and everyone takes home more than their share of candy. Today we celebrated Larry's Mom's birthday... she is very loved!
-Brenda

Rules of the Candy Bar Game:

Put the candy in the center of your group and roll dice (a bread pan holds them nicely). Everytime you get doubles, you quickly grab your favorite candy and put it in a bag. Keep track of who takes your favorite kind! After the candy is gone, set the timer for 5 -7 minutes and every time you get doubles you get to ask for your candy "Paul... I want your Snickers". But remember... If they don't have it... you don't get it :)

Waking up to White

A deep blanket of white made it feel like Christmas overnight. I got up extra early and watched the snow quietly fall from the sky. Then, I heard the first sign of service of the day ... our neighbor began to snow-blow the sidewalks around the block , sure to delight many when they wake up. I wanted time to just stand still and have some hot cocoa. When I finally left for Pebbles, Dallen & Mckay were building a snow fort across the street and there were snowmen being built throughout the neighborhood. Merry Christmas!
-Brenda