Monday, December 24, 2007

Christmas Eve/ Strange Tradition

I want to take this opportunity to say Merry Christmas to everyone who reads this blog. My wish is that you would have peace and good will to all. Including the annoying family members you may spend it with. May any wounds from the past be put aside, overlooked and love and kindness rule the day.

May you reflect on all of the good things the Lord has done for you. May you look at your blessings and FEEL blessed. May you turn your thanks and gratitude toward the Lord and thank him for his love for you.

Strange Tradition

Our family has a strange tradition. When ever we are ALL together with Ebby's parents and there is some kind of special event, i.e., birthdays, we go to a Japanese Steakhouse like Benihana, Kyoto, Miyabi, etc. Two nights ago we went to a Japanese Steakhouse and had a blast. The food was great, the cook was funnier than usual, we had plenty of food for lunch the next day. It was a great time. The night would not have been complete without Walter-Wee Winski telling the waitress that one of the little kids would be paying for it all. That's part of the tradition. Our simple but amazing, heart-warming tradition.

What are some of your "unusual" traditions?

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Which family member are you referring to as annoying?

TAV said...

i don't think we have any strange traditions because, well, we're normal. :) just kidding. merry christmas and blessings to you all!
love,
tara

Anonymous said...

Honestly, at this point, we don't have any annoying ones. We are lucky!! Or...maybe since I can't identify the annoying one, that means I AM the annoying one. HMMM!

Oh and very funny Tara!

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas, Tara!

Sarah Carlson said...

Merry Christmas! I am so thankful for you, and so ahppy to hear that things are well again in the Ray household. We sure have been praying for you!
About strange traditions... uh... I'll have to get back to you. I bet if you ask John what's strange about my family he can give you a whole list. ;)
I'm sending love to you all!

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas, Sarah and John! I know I keep saying this, but I can't wait to see you in two weeks!

Missy Eagen said...

strange traditions.... mmmmm well just the fact that our whole family seems to get together and like each other is a bit strange any day of the year! LOL

what is it now... 2 weeks 2 days :) YEAH

PS: want to have a girl gathering the night Ron is teaching (sunday I think) have you any hot dates that night?

Anonymous said...

I don't know what the plans are right now. I could direct you to our travel planner, but she would probably tell you the same thing. As soon as I find out what is going on I will let you know.

Deanna said...

I don't have ANY annoying family members! What ARE you talking about??? And I am CERTAIN I am not annoying to ANYONE ELSE!!!

Anonymous said...

I thought for sure that he was talking about me being the annoying family member.