So Very Merry

We had Christmas at home this year with a few special guests. After the Christmas Eve party at the Nallys, my mom and sister Shana came home with us to spend the night. They stayed up late and helped Scott and me to wrap presents, hang stockings and watch "It's a Wonderful Life," which was so nice.

The next morning went down much like you would expect. The kids all got new jammies, a couple of toys and some video games. The most exciting present was the tether-ball pole dad built for them in the backyard.

Even us grown-ups got a few presents. After a tasty breakfast of cinnamon rolls and fresh fruit, we all raced out the door to go to church! It was a quick meeting of mostly Christmas music by the choir...lovely. Then home again with a few friends in tow. Kevin brought over his two daughters D.D. and Kaitlyn as well as a feast of finger foods to snack on while my mom and I made Christmas dinner (ribs, potatoes, salad, rolls and lots of pie for dessert). The weather was glorious! We played outside in the warm sun most of the day. Grandma Gordon stopped by and brought a whole second round of gifts. We were stuffed full of food and fun and happy moments with dear loved ones.