Cundall Family Christmas

After being up in Redding a couple days most of the rest of the Cundall family joined us there. Besides Joyce’s parents and her sister Judy and husband Wayne who live in Redding, Joyce’s sister Janet and her husband Paul flew in from Texas and several nieces and nephews came in as well from various directions. There were only a few that couldn’t make it. Most of the group that were there are pictured on the left here except for a few nieces and nephews who had left already. It was a very enjoyable few days to relax, watch football and do a lot of talking together. We don’t all get to gather in one place very often with family members spread all over the world.

On the left are 4 generations of Cundall girls (including baby Leila). On the right Joyce with her mom and dad, and two sisters. (and the two Yorkies – Jasmine and Zoey)

We had a rousing white elephant gift exchange. It was almost too perfect when my Pittsburgh Steelers fan daughter picked my present – a 49ers Western Division Championship shirt. I did get it back in the subsequent exchanges.

There was plenty of good food. It was worth getting in line.

Sister Janet and brother in law Paul with their daughter in law Michaela. I am next to Wayne and Judy. Wayne and I enjoyed watching a 49er victory over the Seahawks together.

The cooks pose with the food and, on the right, “the kids’ table.”

After dinner Joyce’s dad, Paul and nephews AJ and Kevin relax.

 

It really is a blessing to have a family gathering where everyone gets along so well. I had a great time and I know it was a really great time for Joyce. She really loves hanging out and talking all night with her sisters.