Your favorite Christmas gift?

Wilma · January 02, 2009, 09:32:50 PM

I have thought about this subject and couldn't decide what I liked best. School pictures of my great grandchildren was heading the list until I read Rudy's column in today's Prairie Star.

He wrote about the pleasure of having the house full of his children and their children. I think what I enjoyed most about my Christmas was the houseful. My 4 daughters, 2 sons-in-law, 5 grandchildren, 3 grandchildren's spouses and 10 and 1/2 great grandchildren, ranging in age from 18 years to 18 months. My little house was full, but all was peaceful and quiet. The great grandchildren played together without fussing and I have the pictures to prove it.

frawin · January 04, 2009, 09:07:28 AM

Wilma, I have to agree with you, the best Christmas Present for us was having all of our Family here for several days. That is always the best part of life, having family together. We visited, played games went to the Rifle and pistol ranges and and had a great time. I remember Christmas as a young boy and looking forward to my older brothers and sisters and Nieces and Nephews coming home and all of the fun we had. Every square inch of the floors in my folks' old house was covered with sleeping people at night. We played cards and games sometime all night, it was fun just listening to the stories my older siblings told about growing up in a family of 15 kids.
Frank

Jane · January 04, 2009, 10:27:51 AM

My favorite Christmas gift!!! Was my daughter Spc Vinette,Rachael getting out of Iraq after 15 months in the sand. She did have some close calls and said they were not allowed to fire back. She sounds fine seems happy and at this time is in Germany going to Paris, Amsterdam and some small towns around Frankfort Germany. That was all Rex and I could ask for as a Christmas Gift.
Army Mom

frawin · January 04, 2009, 11:23:47 AM

Jane, we are really pleased to hear that your Daughter is out of Iraq and Harm's way. Happy New Year to you and Rex and your family.
Frank and Myrna

Jo McDonald · January 04, 2009, 02:03:33 PM

Jane, how absolutely wonderful that your sweet Rachel is safe and out of Iraq. I have to tell you, I have some wonderful memories about that sweet little girl. She could be so funny, when she was telling things that made you roll your eyes. lol lol
I was always so pleased when you, Rex and Rachel would come in to the salon when you were home visiting.

We pray that she will stay safe always.
Jo

Rudy Taylor · January 05, 2009, 07:40:13 PM

For the first time ever, our entire family posed for a photo during our Christmas get-together. We seldom get all the kids and grandkids to come at the same time. We couldn't have asked for a better gift.

sixdogsmom · January 05, 2009, 08:16:28 PM

Nice family! You are a lucky man Rudy!

Teresa · January 05, 2009, 08:42:49 PM

Oh Rudy.,. That is awesome. What a nice looking family..

Mom70x7 · January 05, 2009, 09:55:04 PM

What a lovely family!

That photo will be cherished for years to come.

What will be interesting is - if you ever get everyone together again, pose in the same positions.
Makes comparisons fun.

Bonnie M. · January 05, 2009, 10:26:15 PM

I loved your family picture, Rudy. It is certainly a blessing to have all of your family home at the same time. Everybody looks so good, and the little ones are wonderful. Thanks for posting the picture.