christmas: part 2.

Round 2.

Christmas morning everyone came over to eat breakfast with us and watch P and EK open presents. Santa was very good to P this year. Somehow, I always fail to take any pictures Christmas morning. I would much rather be in on the action than be stuck in the background snapping pictures. I always regret this later. I did manage a few pics of Tonka Chuck and some good ol' Hungry, Hungry Hippos action. Someone even took a picture of me and EK. Not sure who, but great job Mystery Photographer Person. I'm never in pictures.












Round 3.

My extended family, including cousins, aunts, and uncles, came over for Christmas dinner. Thanks to these brave souls for driving in the snowy weather from North Georgia. Otherwise, we would be eating leftovers through Valentine's Day. This was the first Christmas since Rachel went to heaven, so we were definitely missing her. Although, I did feel her presence the entire evening. She wouldn't ever miss our annual Christmas shindig.

We ate a ton, sang Happy Birthday to Jesus, ate some more, played our traditional White Elephant game, laughed until we cried, presented Jenny with her very first teacher sweater, and enjoyed every second of our fellowship. At the end of the day, I was left with a full heart, pudgy belly, and a shake weight.













It was a fabulous Christmas....best one yet. I'm sure they'll just get better every year. I just love the Holidays and spending time with my family.