Craig suggested we use this forum to decide plans for Christmas at the Bare's 2009

Margaret and Jack (Grace's parents) are coming Dec 18 and are staying in a Hotel. They plan to see some of LA and surrounding places while here. We plan to give then some ideas of things to see/do in LA and have them over for dinner during their visit here.

Having our family expand is really neat and we are very glad that when McKinney's extend their relationships we can add them to our holiday plans.

Craig and Grace plane to arrive the 23rd and will stay here with us as will Matt. Matt has already been preparing for the holidays by setting up the tree and other decorations. So let me say we are appropriately festive!

Rachel's family will also be joining us as they 2 yrs ago. Rachel's mom (Eunice) arrives Dec 24th and Josh(Rachel's brother lives in LA) will pick her up at the airport. She will be staying with Adam and Rachel. Rachel's father and wife (Dan and Jeannie) will also join us for Christmas Day 25th.

I am open for anyone arriving here at our home whenever they want Dec 25th. The more the merrier! Dinner can be around 5 or 6 ish. OR if later than that is better....speak up!~

I am also thinking each family may want personal time...that might be Dec 25th a.m. or as you each decide the time best suited to you. Gerry and I will use that time for setting up tables and preparing Christmas dinner. Ho Ho Ho ....Glad we both love to cook and love family!

Dec 24th sounds like all McKinney's will be in town :Steven, Adam, Rachel, Craig, Grace, Matt and maybe Brian and Shannon. I have homemade Pizza planned for dinner...Steven reports out it is good......and we will have a personal gift exchange together Mom to her kids Dec 24 Christmas Eve. Gerry and I have a gift for each of you.

We are glad we can do that exchange Dec 24th so Dec 25 th we can arrange for the 16 of us to have dinner etc. I believe a gift exchange is set up and agreeded upon for Dec 25 for all 16 for a $50.00 gift for the GAME! Can each of you tell your family members or would you like me to send out some info?

Now back to Dec 24th Please indicate your preference for another gift game (yes or no) and for what amount ....... $ 25.00 or as agreeded upon.

Craig...you be the tabulator........and let each of us know Dec 24th gift amount
Dec25 th gift amount......????????

Looking forward to a happy holiday with those able to come to LA and to those who can not make it here a very Merry Christmas!