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 Amy The Junior Kids table (Since our youngest generation is now two strong, we aren’t really the ‘kids’ anymore.) The Grown Ups table The Grandmas table”Here’s your lovey, Selena Kate!” Love this. Such a big helper. ;) Selena Kate, a snake, and her daddy, ChadThe Moore cousins- William, Amy, Meredith, Ryves, Sha Again, such a big helper! EVERYONE- Bubba, the three sons (Rod, Ben, Bill), and their children and grandchildren Peg, Jeanne, and usToward 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.My Christmas snuggle bunny

Bubba blessing us with a prayer