Friday, December 30, 2011

Christmas Evening

We officially celebrated Christmas over dinner at our house on Christmas night. I am blessed with a family of matriarchs who pitch in to throw a fabulous party. Spiffer, Grandma, Bubba, Sharon, and Meredith each brought a dish (or two or three) and/or dessert (Spiffer even decorated my tables), and all I had to do was provide the ‘atmosphere,’ appetizers, and drinks. Pretty good deal if you ask me! We really enjoyed hosting so that Helen Grace could be comfortable in her own place and play with all her new toys too. For the first time in quite a while, ALL of the Moore family was together, as well as Jeanne and Peggy, of course. Rod and Sharon came in from Florida, Amy and Chad drove in from Louisiana, Meredith from Oxford, Ryves from Jackson- we came from all corners of the South! We had a great, laidback night and enjoyed watching HG and Selena Kate play together. HG was fascinated with her and was in SK’s face all night. Good thing SK is so good natured! We were so grateful to spend some real quality time with our family, and I was even more grateful when Helen Grace slept until 9 a.m. the next morning. Santa came a day late to Mama!

Selena Kate and AmyCIMG0436 CIMG0437 The Junior Kids table (Since our youngest generation is now two strong, we aren’t really the ‘kids’ anymore.)CIMG0442 The Grown Ups tableCIMG0443 CIMG0445 CIMG0453 P1010824 The Grandmas tableP1010826”Here’s your lovey, Selena Kate!”CIMG0454 Love this. Such a big helper. ;)CIMG0456 CIMG0457 Selena Kate, a snake, and her daddy, ChadCIMG0462The Moore cousins- William, Amy, Meredith, Ryves, ShaIMG_1104 Again, such a big helper!P1030134 EVERYONE- Bubba, the three sons (Rod, Ben, Bill), and their children and grandchildrenIMG_3743 Peg, Jeanne, and usIMG_3759Toward the end of the night, HG and I retired to our bedroom for her nightly milk and Nick Jr. shows. Mere Mere came to join us too.P1010834My Christmas snuggle bunnysnuggling w mama

Bubba blessing us with a prayer

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