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858 all [18] of us together for christmas eve 859 tradition. every december 24. 860 lunch of red, green, white. this year: creamy tortellini casserole with broccoli, red+green jellos with cranberries, salami wrapped pickles, sun-dried tomato focaccia, caprese salad 861 carice 862 kids and wrapping paper: natalie's all-consuming smile and micah and johnny's overwhelmed gladness for new playthings 863 ross' new job[s] - contentment and excitement, though he didn't put words to it, i could hear it 864 she said it wasn't a big deal, but that cozy gray blanket, twin size, reminds me how my dear friend loves me so well 865 rocking baby b to sleep, all smiles and boppy 866 when a man offers to start my car 867 worship together, christmas eve night, candles + family + we're small while He is exalted