The family portrait before Danny, Lindsay, Christina, and Steve left this morning. Notice Guiness and Brewer (sitting) and Quintus (in Linda's arms).
We have had a blast celebrating the birth of Christ, the one who taught us all those principles we try to live our lives by every day. Lindsay and Danny trekked all the way from Eugene, Oregon to Sheridan, Wyoming to join us in the first part of our family reunion. We took them up to the Big Horn Mountains for a quick sight of frozen Sibley Lake at 8,300 ft of altitude. We then moved the celebration to our place in Montana where Danny, Christina and Steve were able to visit friends from high school and college. Megie, Christina's best friend joined us for Christmas dinner on the 22nd.
It feels odd to be "done" with our Christmas celebration on December 23rd, but we have inmensely enjoyed having been able to get our family together during this time of the year. As we reflect on our lives, we acknowledge the birth of Christ, and what he taught us during his life in this world as our guiding light. We are thankful for all the joy and love we share. We look forward to a happy and healthy 2008. JIR
Everybody should be jealous to be a "Ramirez":) We had a great time and can't wait for the next time we get together.
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