Christmas Gatherings with Friends

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house.

One evening our guests included Mark and Lori Jesberg, Jeff and Krista Chapman, and Jerry and Gerda Schmieg behind us.

Another evening, our dinner guests were Sharen Geske and Mary Moore.

And then we decided to wear off some of the calories.

We met our travel friends for dinner at Jake’s City Grille in Plymouth — Rosalie and Lloyd Pauly, John and Jan Flora.

We found choir friends singing Christmas Carols at Enki Brewing in downtown Victoria on Monday night, December 17th.

Enki owner John Hayes welcomed the choir and so many customers who came for the occasion and filled up the place.

Enki owner Dan Norton smiles at the volunteer choir director.

Amee Gallagher is the keyboarder and newly hired music director at St. Victoria.

John and Lisa Hayes were all spiffed up for the festive evening. Thank you for your hospitality and Victoria Gold!

Todd Hesse, Santa, and a Wisconsin Badger fan smile for the camera.

Decorated for Christmas with all kinds of peace and good will.

Carver County Commissioner Randy Maluchnik sent Santa Claus to us on his behalf.