We arrived at my mom and dad's house around 2:30pm and were able to visit for a little while before the rest of the family got there. I love the sound of the alarm that dings when someone comes in the house. I'm peeking around corners to see who is coming in! I love seeing all the kids' faces as they make their way into the kitchen! They are growing up so fast!!!! I just love seeing them!!!! I'm so thankful for each and everyone of them...
Mason
Raley and Kassie
Spencer
Cade
Kylie
Caleb
Cannie
and Cannon!
Each so unique and beautiful! I love seeing God's amazing work in each of them!I love my mom's house and how she perfectly decorates! Its so festive.
I'm so thankful that we were all able to be together! I enjoy having the family together and getting see everyone. The food was INCREDIBLE! I never think that we will "top" the year before, but somehow we do! My mom and dad made the turkey, dressing, gravy and ham! Mark and Kim's family brought the rolls and Kim's wonderful sweet potato bake! Jeff and Aimee's family brought the mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and a yummy pecan pie...which ended up being Ken's favorite! :) Ken and I brought cranberry-horseradish cream, brussels sprouts gratin, and caramel-pecan cheesecake. Everything was SOOOOO good!!!!! This year, all the adult-kids sat together and Grammie and PaPa sat with all the grandkids. Its seem that my favorite time comes after dinner. Usually the girls go in one room and the boys go in another. It was too rainy for the kids to play outside, so they all watched "Elf". I love that I got to sit and talk to my sisters-in-law and just visit! Its very few and far between that we get to do that. Maybe one day I'll live closer and get to spend more time with them.
We also celebrated my dad's birthday!
The evening was really great! We ended the night with Ken and I and my parents, just watching TV and spending time together.Thank you Lord for family! Thank you for the holidays when we get to spend time together!
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