This was the first Christmas Season without my Dad and I was prepared for it to be the absolute worst. Well... It was wonderful in so many ways. New traditions being made and the love of my family grew stronger. We enjoyed seeing the lighting of the ruins at Barnsley Gardens which is a treasure so close to our home.
This was a relaxed event we enjoyed with sweet friends and their children. We weren't sure what to expect, but I think we can all agree it was something we will definitely do again next year.
The one thing that would have made the evening perfect is if our Tyler had been with us. He was off enjoying his time with friends.
We went to Monroe to celebrate Christmas with Don's Dad the week before Christmas. This was entertaining to say the least. Christmas lunch at The Golden Corral....need I say more. He is such sweet man though.
Our extended family has definitely gotten smaller, but our immediate family has been strengthened.
Then....Christmas day arrived! I missed my mom and dad, but I cherish my husband and children. My sweet Kanon was thoughtful and brought tears to my eyes. The others knew about it and had already decided he got THE gift that was going to make me cry. I promise they were tears of joy. I love that my children have sweet memories of mamaw and papaw.
Our children had a blast opening their presents, but I think they are at that age now that just being home and "chillin" as they call it, is the best!
Grayson loved her Harry Potter book from Tyler. This year each of the kids bought for each other and on Chritmas Eve after Church they had a ball exchanging sibling gifts. Another new tradition started as they are getting older.
What a BLESSED Christmas Season!
