Merry CHRISTmas to all!

Christmas morning could not have been more special.  Gamee and Grampee arrived to watch the kids see Santa around 7:30am.  The kids had JUST woken up so the timing was perfect!  Both kids got exactly what they asked Santa for.  Cade got his "Fungus Amungus" truck and 5 guys and Caelin got her "Puppy Surprise".  We were all excited to see that Caelin's puppy delivered 4 babies.  Guess we will have a busy day ahead with all those babies, ha!  We enjoyed watching the kids yell and smile over the little gifts from Santa.  We then enjoyed breakfast and coffee while the kids played.  Soon, it was time to get ready to head over to Gamee and Grampee's house for more fun.  Uncle Corey was in town and waiting at the house while Christopher, Heather, Andrew and Jacob joined us as well.  It is not often that we get to enjoy all 11 of us in the same place at one time!  We continued the fun with opening gifts galore.  The only comment I can say is that we are one BLESSED family!  After gifts, we relaxed and enjoyed watching the kids play with their toys for a bit before lunch.  Lunch was fantastic with brisket, cheese grits, grilled asparagus, rolls, and Gamee's fruit salad (made mainly by Grampee this year...although I am sure that was supervised).  Once we were all stuffed, we went back to relaxing before dessert was served.  Dessert featured a birthday cake for Jesus with ice cream, yum.  Today was such a nice day with no plans but relaxing and enjoying the family.  The hustle and bustle of life often takes away from this type of time with family.  Slowing down, laughing, playing games, and being together is what makes this time of year magical.  We are thankful that we celebrate all that Christ has done for us and that our family truly knows the reason for the season!