Christmas 2011

We all had a wonderful day at Cynthia and Earl's home today. This is my extended family and we had such a good time together. I have laughed more over the last 3 days than I have in this whole past year. Good times, food and fellowship. 

  (Back row: Kynn, Tripp, Jeb, Hope, Melanie, Esther,

Middle row: Spencer, Lorie, Beckie, Momma, Cynthia, Jim,

Front row: Christopher, Jamie, Jack, Earl, and James)

We were sad that Gene, Anne, McLean,  Ben, Mary Elizabeth, and Patty were not able to be with us. We missed them so much and talked about them a bunch. I did notice as I was looking at my pictures,  that in the far background of the above photo,  Gene and Patty did actually show up. :) 

I have many more pictures to post. I hope all of you had a very Merry Christmas.

Boys can be funny!

This made me laugh today.

Jamie:" Mom! Can I have your credit card?"

Me:" Why?"

Jamie:" I want to go buy your gift". (I laughed),  to which Christopher added, "It's going to be a BIGGGG one!"

Silly boys! 

Merry Christmas everyone.

Oh, and just to let everyone know.............Jamie finished his shopping several days ago, and there is a present with my name on it under the tree from him. AND, I did not give them my credit card. LOL

I Cor. 13 Christmas Style

Cynthia shared this at Bible Study last night.


I Corinthians 13 Christmas Style


By Sharon Jaynes

If I decorate my house perfectly with lovely plaid bows,

strands of twinkling lights, and shiny glass balls, but do

not show love to my family – I’m just another decorator.



If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas

cookies, preparing gourmet meals, and arranging a

beautiful adorned table at mealtime, but do not show love

To my family – it profits me nothing.



If I work at the soup kitchen carol I the nursing home, and give

All that I have to charity, but do not show love to my

Family – it profits me nothing.



If I trim the spruce with shimmering angels and crocheted

snowflakes, attend a myriad of holiday parties, and sing in the

Choir’s cantata but do not focus on Christ, I have missed the point.



Love stops the cooking to hug the child.



Love sets aside the decorating to kiss the husband.



Love is kind, though harried and tired.



Love doesn’t envy another home that has coordinated

Christmas china and table lines.



Love doesn’t yell at the kids to get out of the way.



Love doesn’t give only to those who are able to give in return,

But rejoices in giving to those who can’t.



Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all

things, and endures all things.



Love never fails. Video games will break; pearl necklaces will

be lost; golf clubs will rust. But giving the gift of love

will endure.