Guests of Jackie Hett the week before Christmas were Erica DeMeritt, Kai, and Ari of Atlanta, Ga., Jared Ensey and Julia of Kechi, Melissa O’Sullivan of Tulsa, Okla., Melanie Ensey, Peyton, Paige, and Abree of Valley Center, and Laura and Jeff Ensey of Marion.

The family of Jackie Hett had its annual Christmas celebration Dec. 22 at a motel in Wichita. It was the 25th year for the gathering. Those attending were Erica and Ron DeMerit, Kai, and Ari; Jared and Kathy Ensey, Julia, and Aaron; Melissa and Tim O’Sullivan; Maddie O’Sullivan of Durham, N.C.; Ryan O’Sullivan of Oklahoma City, Okla.; Emily and Noah Carter of Kansas City, Mo.; Melinda and Ken Helmer of Wichita; Tim and Lauren Hartland of Marietta, Ga.; Leslie Helmer of Leawood; Melanie and Larry Ensey; Jeremy and Tammy Ensey, Peyton, Paige, and Abree of Valley Center; Jeff and Laura Ensey; Steve and Barb Hett; Kelley Schafers, JayDee, Emily, and Trevor of Marion.

Other guests were Laura Randell of Lawrence, Senushi, a friend of Ryan’s from Kansas City; and Lindsey Porter of Wichita. Only two family members were absent, Travis Schafers and Joel Ensey.