We've had a very full few days and it's been wonderful! Allie & I had a goal to really fill our time with many Christmas happenings and we've done it! Our next event was a neighborhood gathering across the street at Bookie & Chuckie Barksdale's. There were many neighbors there we hadn't seen in quite some time. Lots of good food and drink and memories. All the Deer Run "kids" gathered well into the early morn playing pool & reminiscing.
Next was some final shopping. Then Christmas eve was a small intimate service at our little Tabernacle Church. Of course, John made it meaningful and precious. Allie sang and that was so special. And of course, the ladies had lots of goodies in the fellowship hall afterwards. We love our Tabernacle people!
Allie & I traveled Christmas eve to Richmond to Our Lady of Lourdes for Christmas eve mass. It was very beautiful and God centered....a wonderful way to end the evening.
Christmas day is always quiet around our house. We did venture over to the Scudders to exchange gifts and laughs. We hooked up JR's new "ears" to the bedroom TV and it was a big success in helping him hear the shows. He also got some books, new pants,videos and his favorite SUSAN BOYLE CD. He dances to it in the living room! Allie got some new Dior perfume, a Harry Potter snuggie, videos, boots, books and many small delights. My favorite gift....a PEZ collection from the Wizard of Oz! Happy birthday Mom....
We all napped on and off all day. Then I hit the kitchen and prepped the turkey and cassaroles for the next day. Jeff, Jon, Elaine, Jenn & Lizzy got here about 1:30pm Saturday, the next day, just in time for a big sit down meal! We had a grand time playing games and laughing the afternoon away.
It's Sunday now....in a little bit Al & I will head to Newport News to spend lunchtime with Paige & Grover...I love seeing so much family during the holidays!
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