Sunday, Dec 23rd was our annual Family Christmas. We had a great turnout and Santa made a special appearance. He was AWESOME! He spent time with the kids, sang songs, gave them presents and had them help start his car. He had a wind up key on the back and each kid spun the key 3 times and surprise, his car started. This is such a special tradition and I am thankful that mom, dad and I can keep it going.
Monday, Dec 24th was a beautiful day. While mom did some last minute shopping, dad and I prepared three breakfast casseroles for Christmas morning.
We went and picked up Linda and Nana for Christmas Eve service at GFBC. It was breathtaking. We sang Christmas carols and heard the Christmas story. We finished the night by singing "Silent Night" by candlelight. It was GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!! After church service, we headed to Nana's for beef stew and cornbread. YUM.
Christmas Day started with our traditional breakfast. Uncle Larry, Nana, Mike, Dianne joined mom, dad and me for our breakfast casserole, biscuits, bacon and gravy. I think this is my most favorite time of the year. Several family members have been a part of this wonderful tradition and they now watch over us each day from the best place to experience Christmas. It is the one thing that has remained constant since I can remember. I love it.
Nana, Mike and Dianne headed to Leeds to see Paisley. Mom, dad and I opened our stockings. Due to impending bad weather, we decided to head to Lindsay/Casey/Cameron's earlier than normal so we could try to be back in Trussville before the storms hit. We all received beautiful presents and succeeded in surprising nana with her Kindle Fire!
After getting back to Trussville, mom, dad and I opened presents. I received an Aladdin doll, Prince Charming doll, cool blanket for my bed, an elephant necklace, a heart necklace, DVDs, my bedroom, hall, bathroom painted and an iPad. WOW, and iPad! I was totally shocked!!! It is awesome.
Mom and dad received several nice things as well. I gave them each a personalized calendar. I gave mom a Vera Bradley umbrella, bag, mini purse, camera case, pjs, and jewelry holder. I gave dad an Alabama belt, an Alabama picture, and some clothes. They both received iPads as well.
The best gift of all is time with my family.
Mom had to go back to work so dad and I tackled taking down all the Christmas decorations at their house and mine. And just like that...Christmas was put way (after 3 days) until next year.
Merry Christmas!!!
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