Granny's in Lubbock

Bailey, Teagen and I went Sunday after Sunday School.

Harts

The Harts came to Happy. We had a great day!! Chinese Christmas and wishes for a new baby.

Christmas Day--Jesus's Birthday Celebration

The kids woke up at 7 oclock. They opened presents after looking at what Santa brought. We had breakfast sort of and then played computer games, Leapster, DS games, carpet skated, and then looked to see what Jerry Sims brought. They played and played with the truck and pickup and trailer all morning. Bailey worked on magic tricks--came up with about 12. Bailey did a magic show and the boys favorite was pulling Rambo (the rabbit) out of the hat. She had them going that he really disappeared. She prepared a show and did it for Mom, Dad, Grandaddy and Louese. We had traditional cinnamon rolls, sausage balls, egg casserole, etc. Clint didn't get to go with us. We missed him. Each person at Mom's opened one gift since we already did at Thanksgiving.

Christmas Eve

We had a great day of preparation and then went to the Christmas Eve service at church. At Jody and Lisa's we had great soup and the fixings. We had a mass opening of gifts and then the big boys played with my kids as much as they could stand. We tried to get home so Santa could come. Clint went right to bed not feeling well at all.

School Program

Teagen sang three songs VERY WELL. And then Bailey played the part of Dancer in "Broadway Santa". Bailey also played a solo in the Christmas concert.

Church program

Kyton got to ring an orange bell--his favorite color. Teagen rang a bell and played Jesus in their part of the program. He read "J" and "K" for the alphabet of Christmas. Kyton could tell you the "K" part, "K is for kindness shown without reason." He even said it Christmas morning. Bailey was Mary in their part of the program. It was a sweet program for a packed church... and then Santa came.

Gingerbread house

The kids had a great time putting it together one night.

Make a Smilebox greeting

Draw closer to God during this advent season

I have scripture to read each day of advent. I got it from my junior high Sunday school book!! If you would like one, just let me know.

Traditional Christmas card pictures

We went to the studio for the picture this year!! We had a great time. I honor my mom for being so dilligent. It was great. I can't wait for you to see them!

Grandaddy turned 90!!

Grandaddy lives so wonderfully!! He lives life to the fullest I feel like each day. He got as good a report today as he could. He does seem to have some evidence of Cancer reoccurring in his prostate, but will do hormone therapy that should take care of it. He chose not to biopsy it. He cannot see or hear very well and still drives but only on his side of town. He had shrimp, steak and birthday cake--what more could he ask. His vest boasts original 1918 and the number of days on the back. I love him just the way that he is. He loves so many and accepts us all just the way we are. I would like to model my behavior after him!!

Pavlova for Thanksgiving!!

Jana and Layton had pavlova in New Zealand and loved it. Of course, Willa Jane knew she could do it. She surprised Jana with it Thursday!! It is heavenly for sure. The world traveling has benefited us all!