We started the morning off with the Griffiths. As you can see, we still have a hard time getting Samuel to smile for pictures. This seems to be our best option :)
Logan was decked out with her new stompies (they are house shoes) and her new Dora umbrella.
My parents and Cole and I went to our Christmas Eve service at church. It was great to spend an hour in worship focusing on what matters most.
This Christmas was a sentimental one knowing it was Papaw's first Christmas in Heaven......
My mom and dad always instilled in my sister and I the true meaning of Christmas. We would always start the morning off with a devotional reading scripture and talking about the past year. Then we would take our time opening presents being so thankful for each one of them. I think this Christmas all of that really hit home. The hustle and bustle of decorating, cooking, shopping, etc. is always fun, but in the grand scheme of things its such a small part of why we celebrate Christmas. I think that every year, but this year MORE than ever.
Our life group was blessed this Christmas in that we were able to deliver meals the week before Christmas to a few families who hardly had anything. We went to about 6 houses and it really made us realize how truly blessed we are. We also went Christmas caroling to some shut-ins from church. It was SO much fun. They were all so sweet.
We had Christmas Eve supper at our house.
Menu: Broccoli Cheddar Soup (recipe here).
Salad with dried cherries, almonds, and apple cider vinaigrette dressing
Nat made a yummy Layered Taco Dip
White Chocolate Cheesecake that did not get eaten bc we were all so full
Here is Tori showing us her sit-ups.
We can't forget Beau. He actually behaved that night and laid down for a little while!
My kids.....I mean my niece and nephew :)
Beau LOVES to give Mae Mae some sugar!
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