By Nancy Whitaker

Christmas is over for another year, decorations will soon come down, the last cookie will be eaten and a lot of gifts will be returned.

It takes a lot of preparation to get ready for Christmas, but the memories we make each year remain with us forever.

I always look forward to the fun we share at our annual Christmas get-together. This year was no exception. The youngest daughter and her hubby, Susie and Neil Blackmore, hosted the party at their home in Payne.

Neil and Susie had their home all decorated and Neil had baked an awesome ham with cloves and spices. We each brought a covered dish and there was plenty of good food.