Traditions have been observed in Legreid Family for as long as I've been a part of it.  This year, we met at Firemann's home on December 27.

  One of the traditions is reading a Christmas story.  Last year, Brent did the honors.  This year, Pam took on the task with a reading of "Why the Chimes Rang" while family members looked on.

  Janelle was a semi-permanent part of Linda's lap all night.

  J. Morgan discusses a present, some Christmas lights, with his dad, Brad.  Later, you'll see why J. Morgan is an "electrifying" personality.

  Harold peruses a gift from Reed, an Army version of the old standard Monopoly game.  It was put to good use later in the evening.

  For the first time in over twenty years, Anna Lindlief could not join us for Christmas.  She did call, though, and Firemann chats with her in this photo.

  Reed pays off the banker, Harold.  Two hours later, Reed had all the cash.

The next morning, Brad and Sherry hosted us for breakfast.  For pics, click here.