We officially kicked off the Christmas season today with Carl and Jeanette. They were able to make the trip out and this afternoon we enjoyed a lovely dinner featuring steak, southwest chicken, and pork kabobs from Inboden's plus Doug's famous macaroni and cheese and Grandma Jane's desserts. What a great way to start the holidays.
After dinner gifts were disbursed and the Heinisch children started unwrapping. Each was blessed with a handmade treasure box from Grandpa Heinisch and a hand carved Santa from Grandma Heinisch both of which they will cherish for years to come. They each had a $2 bill and $25 to spend plus new pajamas for Brett and Meg, an NIU shirt for Cal and a Jimmy Butler Bulls shirt for Cameron. Brett surprised his grandparents by picking out a gift for them from IU - 100 best grilling recipes - which they really appreciated. Cameron, Meg and Cal had purchased the new John Grisham novel for their Grandma. With all of these wonderful gifts, however, I think Grandpa Heinisch's from the trio may have gotten the most discussion - a fighting Illini temperature garden gnome and rain gage. Just what every University of Illinois graduate needs!!
So glad that the Heinisch family was able to celebrate together this Christmas season. Lots of great food, conversation and pictures were shared today. Bellies are full and hearts are happy tonight just as it should be this time of year!
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