Every Christmas Eve we gather with my mom's side of the family to have dinner, go to church, exchange presents, and mingle. This year it was held at my Aunt Linda's house and it was quite an emotional day considering it was the first without Bubby (my grandma) around.
Ashley (my brother's girlfriend) and Guppy (my grandpa)
Alex and Joshua playing the piano (two cousins)
Me with my two favorite cousins...Carol and Bridget
JJ and Justin (two cousins) playing in the basement
It is a Polish tradition to share Waupuake before a meal.
It is a sharing of bread between family members.
Here is Carol and my dad exchanging a hug afterwards.
Mom and Dad sharing Waupuakee
Dad and my Uncle Paul discussing sports
Mom and her sister Linda
The three Kurpiel girls
Guppy with his six kids...Dianne, Paul Greg,
Glenn, Carol, Linda
All the grandkids...Richie, me, Mikey, Glenn,
Bridget, Carol, Alex
Tyler, Justin, JJ
Joshua
The Anderson Family
Christmas Day we gather with my Dad's side of the family for another day of eating and gathering with family. This year it was at our house.
Mom and my Aunt Mary eating and drinking
Erin came over that evening and we exchanged gifts.
We got each other wine =) Red for her, white for me.
Such opposites, yet so alike!