Christmas Day

 

 

 

 

Each year we go to my husband’s sister’s house for Christmas.

 

 

She has such a lovely home and has it decorated so beautifully!

 

 

 

 

 

We have tons of food and all year long everyone waits for the family’s favorite appetizer…Oyster patties!

 

 

We also celebrate my husband’s Christmas eve birthday!

 

 

 

While we were preparing to serve dinner, the kids had a blast playing their new Wii game…Just Dance 2.

 

Girls just love to dance!

 

 

Grammy also took some family photo’s.  Kayla and her new doll.

 

 

Here is my second son Justin.

 

 

Here’s Jason and Justin teasing Jordan.

 

 

  What a handsome young man.

 

 

Thought I’d jump in for a picture with my guys.

 

 

My daughter in love looking spectacular as always with her daughter Karli!

 

 

And finally, I got my husband to join in as well!

 

 

The kids all got some really neat microphones, and had so much fun entertaining us with them.

 

 

We even had a special trio perform some Christmas songs for us!

 

 

Looks like Cole may be our next American Idol!

 

 

 

Or maybe it will be Karli?

 

 

And a special thank you for the amazing cast!

 

Hope all of you out there had a wonderful Christmas too!

Say Cheese!

 

 

As you know, every year it’s always a challenge to get that perfect picture for the Christmas Card.

 

 

So…here is Karli practicing for the shoot. 

She sure has her smile down perfect!

 

 

And Cole…well it just doesn’t take much to get a great big smile from this handsome little guy.  Notice the way he holds Santa verses Karli! 

 

 

And there is always time for a little fun before having to pose for Grammy’s big photo shoot.

 

 

And wow…I was just so pleased with the final product!!  All four of my grands in one shot.  Our 2011 Christmas miracle! 

 

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas! 

Thanks be to God!

 

 

 

 

Of all the gifts I have ever received, the gift of God’s Son is truly the most indescribable gift of all!

This gift brings us into the family of God and makes us sons, daughters, and joint heirs with Jesus Christ.

It is little wonder that Paul exults when he said, "Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!"

I pray if you have not already accepted this wonderful invitation, you will today.

Scavenger Hunt

 

1. Less is More

2. Holiday Lights

3. Ornament

 

 

4. Cup of Cheer

5. Nativity

Tis the season…

 

 

 

 

 

Thought I’d join the holiday bokeh party!

 

 

 

Each year on the first weekend in December I gather with some of my closet friends and family for a Christmas luncheon.

 

 

Here I am with my dearest and faithful friend Cyndy.  Gosh…we go back  so many years.  What a treasure she has been to me.

 

 

 

Everyone says my sister and I look like twins.  So…what do you think?

 

 

 

My precious granddaughter Karli  celebrated her 5th birthday with us.  What a little doll!

 

 

She was so excited to blow out her candles.  Make a wish!

 

 

 

I’m really going to  work on getting everyone’s head in the picture next year!  There was a lot of women to pose for this shot.

 

 

Of course Grammy wanted to get a few shots of the girls in their fancy party dresses.  They were having so much fun.

 

 

And all they wanted to do was be silly!  Oh well…sometimes these moments are the best memories of all.

Thanksgiving- 2011

 

      

 

Here are some memories from our Thanksgiving Day family gathering at my sister-in-law’s home.

 

Hi Grammy, can you see me in there?

 

My all time favorite dish…yams!

 

 

Mom and her precious little boy

 

The girls did a Christmas performance for us!  Priceless…

 

Love my guys!

 

Cole being his cute self!

 

 

A special guest, Grace!

 

 

My sweet Karli!

 

 

The guys famous tradition…football after dinner!

 

And finally, my son and daughter in love!