Schroeder Family Christmas Party

Ten days ago we made a road trip to Chicago.  We had just been through quite a snow storm the day before and all our roads had been closed.  However, we miss out on so many family events we really wanted to make it to Chicago for my family's Christmas party.  We are thankful for the safety God gave us on the roads.  About 12 hours after getting into the city we were quite excited to pick Titus up at the airport.  We had not seen him since we dropped him off at school the middle of August.   

With coming from a large family of 15 children it is close to impossible for everyone's schedules to work out to be together.  However, there were 13 of us 15 siblings that were able to make it to the party. With all of the spouses and children we were a pretty good crowd.  It was a special joy this year that Seth & Camille and family and Caleb & Kristina and family were also able to make it to the party.  For my parents to be able to see their great grandchildren was a special treat.  Also, since I had three of our children in Venezuela my siblings missed out on seeing some of our children as babies.  I loved that the extended family was able to enjoy getting to know our grandchildren.