Sunday, December 28, 2008

Christmas Traditions, Part 7 & 8

This year we started a new tradition in our family. We always attend the Christmas Eve service at FBC, and usually we drive to Louisville right afterwards. This year, however, we decided to do things a little differently. We went to Waffle House to eat dinner and spread some Christmas cheer. We were blessed to be able to take a gift to our server that night, and we sincerely hope that she felt the love of God in our small gesture. Barbara, we pray your Christmas was full on the love and peace of Jesus.


Christmas morning we got up and drove to mom and dad's. This is a long tradition. Chris, Shelly and Kristin beat us there, and when we arrived we got right to the gift opening! I love to watch Bryan and Kristin opening their gifts. They love it and are always excited. I love that they still have that much fun with it!
I have to say that the most special time for me was opening the gifts that they gave to Ellie. Chris, Shelly and Kristin got a CD with songs full of her name.. such a thoughtful gift! And Mom and Dad gave her a stuffed animal (Horton!) and lots of books. It was so exciting to me to imagine what it will be like when she is finally here with us! I was almost crying just thinking about that!


One of our other traditions of Christmas Day, after laughing through the prayer and having dinner, is the annual Poker tournament. Congrats to the winners...which was certainly not ME! Here is Dad getting his chips ready...
We had a wonderful time together, just laughing, playing, and hanging out. I love you all so much! Thanks for the great Christmas.

I leave you with just one more picture especially for my Dad and Chris. You know I love you both....

7 comments:

Chris said...

Got it.
Those aint catfish and they aint bass....

Bird's Words said...

you go that right, smarty....

Jo Ann said...

WHAT IS THAT???????? I WAS JUST KIDDING------I THINK!
YOU ALL MADE OUR CHRISTMAS ALL IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE. NOW, WHEN ELLIE GETS HERE, WE'LL MAKE SOME MORE MEMORIES!!!!!

Robo said...

I can't believe how big Kristen has gotten . Last time I saw her, she was probably 3 or 4 .
One of these years I'm going to have to be with you guys when your dad prays and watch and listen to you and Chris laugh .
Merry Christmas!

Bird's Words said...

Those who don't know the whole story would think we are horrible, I suppose. But I believe that God loves to hear us laugh! We sure do a lot of it!!
You would love our poker games, Robo!

Jeff Prosser said...

hahahahahahaha...great comment Chris...you are a lyrical poet...

Lydia said...

i was just going to suggest you might need to update your adoption timeline???