Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Philippians 4:8

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Christmas 2011 - A season of travelling!!

First of all, let me say that I am so thankful that we got the chance to see so much of our family during Christmas this year. It is always a struggle and not every year that we get to see so many people. We started off by heading to Gainesville on the 23rd to see my family. We got together with my mom's side of the family that night for food, fun, good company and gift exchange - both real gifts and all the silly gag gifts that come around each year. This year's winning gag was a scary Michael Jackson look alike painting - it really was a bit creepy. The next morning we exchanged gifts and had time with just my parents and my sister and Lev. From there we went to Grandmama's house to see my dad's side of the family - that was such a sweet time to see all of my family that I really don't get to see nearly as often as I would like. From there we headed back to Griffin for the Christmas Eve service and made it through the hour long service with our 2 sweet boys in there with us. phew!!! From there we carried on a Christmas Eve tradition that we started last year - Pizza!! So, we ate some pizza and then rode around Griffin looking at Christmas lights . . . mostly tacky ones cause that's what Jeremiah likes best!! Christmas morning we got up and gathered with our faith family at Second - so thankful to be in the Lord's house on the day we celebrate the birth of our Savior, who came to redeem us!! After the service we headed to Rome and spent the night. That following day we did our annual scavenger hunt at the Slades's and enjoyed our time there. That night Todd and I came back to Griffin while the boys enjoyed one more day/night with Mimi and Papa!!

It was quite a whirlwind with all that travelling and quite exhausting as well. But in the end I am so grateful for both of our families and the time that we could spend with each of them. We are truly blessed beyond measure with our earthly families!!

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