The family of Jackie Hett of rural Marion met Dec. 26 in Wichita for the annual Christmas celebration. This was the 24th year for the gathering.

Those in attendance included Larry and Melanie Ensey, Jeremy, Tammy, Peyton, Paige, and Abree of Valley Center; Ken and Melinda Helmer of Wichita; Leslie Helmer of Leawood; Ryan O’Sullivan and Noah and Emily Carter of Kansas City, Mo.; Tim and Lauren Hartland and Erica, Kai, and Ari DeMeritt of Atlanta, Ga.; Tim and Melissa O’Sullivan and Maddie of Tulsa, Okla.; Jared and Kathy Ensey and Julie of Kechi; Joel Ensey of Topeka; Laura Jean Randell of Lawrence; and Jeff and Laura Ensey, Steve Hett, Travis and Kelley Schafers, JayDee, Emily, and Trever of Marion.

Jackie Hett’s guests the following week were the DeMeritts; Melissa and Ryan O’Sullivan; the Carters; Melinda Helmer; the Hartlands; Melanie Ensey, Peyton, Paige, and Abree; and Jared Ensey.