Rich Christmas Party
The Riches had their Christmas party a few days after Christmas this year. The plan was to head to head to Airborne first and then to a church for our party. Well, Brad woke up sick that day and we didn't want to miss out so I went by myself and took the kids. I didn't take my camera into the trampoline park but everyone had fun playing dodgeball and jumping. We were all really excited when Bill showed up. It was such a great surprise. It was a little difficult for him to go out because he got tired easy and had to have oxygen and we loved having him there.
After jumping we took off to the church. The boys played some basketball and the kids loved playing with their cousins. I wasn't as good at getting pictures as I usually am because I was a single parent, but I got a few. Brad and I had Scott and Greg this year for the make-gift. We made them car kits because of all the time they spend in their cars. Ben had Brad and made him a little wooden plaque. Karrie had me and she made me a really neat picture with our names spelled out with scrabble tiles. The kids were all so excited for their presents too.
When Bill decided to grab the mic and talk, we were all feeling pretty emotional. He had been through so much the past few weeks but he loved family get-togethers and wouldn't have missed the party. He read us a letter about my nephew Tyler on a mission and talked to us all. I was so sad Brad wasn't able to be there to listen to his dad. He was such an amazing man and none of us had any idea that we would just have two more weeks with him.
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