Traditionally Stephen grew up spending Christmas Eve in Winthrop MN with his grandparents. They'd attend church with them and come back to the most amazing meals with aunts, uncles, and cousins. Steam pudding, lutefisk, etc.... Well times have changed and Grandpa is in the glorious grasp of our heavenly father and Grandma Reese is in the most amazing independent living home in Gaylord MN. We traveled there today and the usual joy in her face greeted us. Now only the aunts and uncles gather with a spattering of cousins here and there. Today we were treated with seeing Steve's cousin Tiffany and her two boys, McCoy and Brody. The shock of seeing how big they've grown wore off quickly, and I'm telling you that McCoy must definitely be the best of athletes for he certainly has the height. We walked in to organ playing and I cheerily said, "who's playing?" All responded with "Brody," entering Grandma's room to lay our coats on the bed confirmed that, yes, Brody was playing and a funny hello followed. What a treat he is, an extremely good humored and caring man he is becoming. Aunt Mary even slaved over the stove with steam pudding, yep, it was all good! We had a great time visiting, Brie played Upwords with Betty and Conner shot some pool with Mary. We made Grandma our favorite soup for supper and left with happy hearts. What a wonderful day!
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