"For unto you is born this day in the City of David, a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord."
Jesus is the reason for this season. The music, the lights, the familiar Christmas story is precious to us every year at this time. However, this year our Christmas has been all about family! Audrey could not wait to see her cousins. Maddie and Caleb were just as excited. I have seldom seen three children get along as well as these three have this Christmas! When we remember Christmas 2009, I doubt that any of the presents will be remembered but the time spent with family will be indelibly etched in our memory!
More nails had to be place on the mantle to make room for all of the stockings. These knit stockings are a family tradition started by Audrey's great, great Grandmother McCain. She knit my stocking (Nana's) when I was born and it shows it! Whenever, a new member is added to our family, a stocking is added! I am the designated stocking maker right now but Maddie or Audrey will have to learn and carry on the family tradition. I even have Grandmother McCain's knitting needles!
Bunking with cousins is silly and fun! Incredibly, however, they did sleep well. On this particular night, Papa built a fire in the fireplace and a 'pallet' was made right in front of the fire. If you are my age, the word 'pallet' brings back special memories of its own.
Papa fixed pancakes for Christmas Eve breakfast! Sorry we didn't get a bow in Audrey's hair. She was too busy eating pancakes!
Presents were opened on Christmas Eve! Maddie, Caleb and Audrey passed out all the presents. Audrey is waiting for the go-ahead to start opening her presents!
It didn't take Audrey long to get into present-opening mode! Notice, you have to get your mouth just right to open a present properly!
Santa brought a 'cool pen'. You can change the color of 'lead' by pulling it out and pushing it in at the top. Mark is demonstrating it to a very sleepy Audrey.
Dora the Explorer is getting her hair done while Audrey is sitting on her new Barbie Scooter! Life is good!
Big Words for Little People, a perfect book for Audrey! Amy and Audrey took time out from all the confusion to enjoy a good book!
Maddie got a make-up kit and she is applying a little lipstick to Audrey!
A new 'horsey swing" will have to be shipped back to North Carolina. Audrey quickly named her "Molly."
Allen and Teri received a fire pit from Amy and Mark. It was a perfect opportunity toend the day roasting marshmallows!
We hope you have enjoyed this pictorial account of our Christmas celebration. While I have captured some precious moments, there is no way that I could capture the excitement and love that we felt this holiday season. As soon as Mimi and PeePaw share their pictures, I will share them with you!
































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