Dec. 14– Share a favorite memory from the Murray Family Christmas

Dec. 14– Share a favorite memory from the Murray Family Christmas.

I'm posting again on behalf of Sue.

I think my favorite Christmas memory was the first time (or was it the only time?) we did the manger scene out in the little shed.  Our kids were still pretty little and I think it made an impression on them - I know it did on me.  (you can see Sue's script on the left edge of the first pic)   

Yes, we've still got those bed-sheet robes...anybody want them? 😕 (Note from Sue, I did throw these away just recently)

Some of my fond memories are after we stop having Christmas Eve at Grandpa and Grandma Leishman's mom would take us sleigh riding (Probably to wear us out).  She really liked to sleigh ride.  One of my favorite memories is "The naughty and nice list" because I would ask family members for input and it was interesting what they came up with.  Mom was always a good sport as she was on it every year.  Also, I just remember when I was young how beautiful I thought the tree was, even though it was nailed to the floor, and had lights that could burn your hand.  I remember mom would always keep the lights on all night on Christmas Eve and I thought that was so neat.  I also, remember the hard candy (ugh) she bought, I think dad must have liked it because I don't think anyone else did.  Mom I think really did love Christmas, because she had to shop for a lot of people and she made candy, gingerbread cookies, and fruitcake and she never seemed like she was stressed (at least I don't remember).  I think mom really did make Christmas special.