MERRY
CHRISTMAS
It is that
time of year! And as normal, I am a day
late……and a dollar short. I have been trying
for weeks to find just the right Christmas story to share this year but try as
I may here it is December 22, 2016 and I am still in a tizzy.
So, I am
going to ask for your help. At least the
help of some of you. Please fill in the
blank spots and add your memory and I will finish the story (before New
Years,,,,I promise) and return the completed story for your Magnusson Christmas
Story Book.
For those of
you who do not have said story book, please let me know if you would like one
and I will send you one with all the stories:
Okay? Here goes!
The year was
----------. Lonnie and Lori were
living in Utah and were not going to be able to make it home for the
holidays. So, the Oregon Magnusson’s
decided we would spend Christmas in Utah.
Eight (?) of
us piled into Lenny’s white work van.
Hooked a utility trailer loaded with luggage and gifts on behind and
headed out. We drove straight thru. We were young and could do it in those days.
Switching drivers often and enjoying each other’s company made the trip very
enjoyable.
Anyone with other
ideas…please insert!
Lee was only
5 months old, if I am remembering correctly and it was my pleasure to hold him
and entertain him for much of the trip.
That was really a chore! NOT, I
loved every minute of it! Yes, he was one of the eight! A big brownie button for the one who can name all 8 and tell me how many Magnusson's shared Lonnie and Lori's home. And where that home was located. Trivia time!
The next
special thing I remember about the trip was going to Temple Square in Salt Lake
City and seeing all the lights and decorations.
That was a first for me and very special!
Of course,
the most special thing of all was my family all together!
Today, it
would take more than one van and a much bigger house but wouldn’t it be fun to
share that experience again?
I am sure
there at least 5 of you that can share to this story. I am looking forward to hearing from
you! Until then……
May the Good
Lord bless and keep you as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior!
Love and Hugs to All!
Grandma Gail
2016
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