Yeah Christmas!

The Hultgrens rock! I had a great Christmas with my Dad's side of the family. We all gathered at my Aunt Glenda's home in Moraga. And by 'all' I mean all of the Hultgrens. It had been a long time since all 22 of us had been in the same room together as we live all over CA and now on both Coasts. Generation Four cousins are growing up so quickly! It is strange to think that I can remember them as babies and Alyson is driving! Holy Heck I am getting old!

Christmas Eve was spent first at church for the 2300 service. While there I got to see members of the music team that have watched me grow up as I used to play with the Brass Ensemble every Sunday. Carolyn and Shirley have been such great cheerleaders for me over the years. I really enjoy coming home and getting to see them.

After the service I headed over to Denny's with the other now "Young Professionals" who grew up with to catch up on old times. We started this tradition a few years ago as it was getting harder to get time with each other in between family time. It was not long until the high school population caught 0n and now they also enjoy this tradition. This night always makes me laugh as I am not a late night person and hanging out at Denny's can last until 2am or so. I love Christmas Eve traditions!