sethbarnes Dec 25, 2011 7:00 PM

Barnes Christmas 2011

We had a house-full here in Gainesville. Our neighbors from Florida, the Shiraz family. Karen's parents. And then for dinner, Trevor, Ryan & the B...

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We had a house-full here in Gainesville. Our neighbors from Florida, the Shiraz family. Karen's parents. And then for dinner, Trevor, Ryan & the Bokelmans. There's something about Christmas that feels better if your house is full. For one thing, we played a rousing game of "Mafia" after dinner.

 Seth & Emily anticipating the opening of their stockings.

Opening presents

Estie worked the night-shift Christmas Eve & cuddled in her comforter next to Shawn & Ben. The rest of us are busy.

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