Christmas week was busy and bittersweet. In the course of four days we said goodbye to Laurie's Dad, hosted Laurie's side of the family on Christmas Eve and my side of the family on Christmas Day. No matter the reasons, it was very good to be with family and friends during this Holiday Season.
Liduvina Perez and Linda Contreras
Liduvina is our daughter-in-law Vanessa's mother and Linda is my baby sister.
After the memorial service for Laurie's Dad, Bill Gardner, on Wednesday, many who attended came back to our home to offer support and tell great stories about Bill's life.
They were all greatly appreciated.
Dylan Moore and Jenn Contreras
Together they explore the wonders of the cell phone. Dylan is a bon vivant/gadfly about town, while Jenn is our daughter-in-law.
Dylan's Grandmother, Debi Murphy,
and Laurie
Family and friends. . . family and friends. . .
The Gardner side of the Family
on Christmas Eve
Lyndsay, Brian, Amy, Craig and Andy
Sisters Gayle Hicks and Laurie Contreras
Florene Gardner doing Parlor Tricks
Don't play with your food!!!
Zany is a good word for this group. . .
. . . Exhibit "A"
My brother-in-law David Hicks
Christmas Goodies
The "Who is the Shortest" Line
Sarah, Amber, Amy, Gayle and our winner. .
LAURIE CONTRERAS
Our niece Lauren Wintroath with our daughter-in-law Vanessa
Christmas Day and more zaniness.
My Sisters
Linda Contreras and Marilyn Wintroath
Jenn and her bold husband,
Andrew Contreras
Michael Contreras as the
Ghost of Christmas Future
Two GREAT Holiday Chefs
Marilyn Partakes
Lorenzo is Lauren's beau,
Marilyn and John Wintroath
The Contreras Kids
My Mom, Chuny and my Aunt, Katica
Chuny, Andy and Jenn Contreras
Mike and Vanessa Contreras
Laurie and George Contreras
Mike Contreras' latest autobiography
Next up, a trip to San Diego for the Holiday Bowl game between Nebraska and Washington. We only lost to the Cornhuskers by 35 points back in September.
GO DAWGS!!!
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