We had an especially wonderful Christmas this year with my brother Wally, his girlfriend Kylene, and my mom Jan here with us. It was amazing having us all here together but bittersweet because Wally will be returning to Iraq in early January. We celebrated Christmas Eve with our usual dinner -- Honeybaked Ham, sweet potato casserole, dressing, collards, garlic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and pecan pie. We stuffed ourselves silly!
Hannah and Emma pretended to enjoy dinner but were required to try at lease one bite of everything.
Although suffering from broncitis, we were able to coax at least one smile from Jake.
Paul and Mimi share a hug.
Me (sans make-up)and the crew. Jake is in the middle of a tantrum.
Wally and Kylene
Jake begins the "open one present" tradition by opening a gift from "Granny" Evelyn - a dear friend from Momma's church.
Mimi and the girls make cookies for Santa
We all enjoyed "The Night Before Christmas" being read by Hannah before we hearded the children off to bed.
We had an especially wonderful Christmas this year with my brother Wally, his girlfriend Kylene, and my mom Jan here with us. It was amazing having us all here together but bittersweet because Wally will be returning to Iraq in early January. We celebrated Christmas Eve with our usual dinner -- Honeybaked Ham, sweet potato casserole, dressing, collards, garlic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and pecan pie. We stuffed ourselves silly!
Hannah and Emma pretended to enjoy dinner but were required to try at lease one bite of everything.
Although suffering from broncitis, we were able to coax at least one smile from Jake.
Paul and Mimi share a hug.
Me (sans make-up)and the crew. Jake is in the middle of a tantrum.
Wally and Kylene
Jake begins the "open one present" tradition by opening a gift from "Granny" Evelyn - a dear friend from Momma's church.
Mimi and the girls make cookies for Santa
We all enjoyed "The Night Before Christmas" being read by Hannah before we hearded the children off to bed.
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