Christmas Day was a wonderful day at our house. Kids & Kidlettes started arriving about 9:30. Our friend, Janice, also joined us for a few hours. While brunch was warming/cooking, Kevin read the Christmas story from Luke 2:1-20 and led us in prayer. Marlee Kupcake was sitting in Papaw’s lap – next to Kevin. She didn’t make a peep but kept her eyes fixed on Kevin as he read the scripture. Occasionally she’d look back at her Papaw, eyes wide, then her gaze went right back to Kevin. She was enthralled.

One of the funniest scenes of the day was Marlee’s reaction when Papaw took off his cap. She would cry loudly until he put the cap back on. Needless to say, after trying to leave the cap off a couple of times, he finally relented and left it on.

The kids prepared all sorts of food: pancakes, sausage balls, ham/biscuits, stuffed crescent rolls, Morning muffins, breakfast pie and all sorts of snacks. For some reason I didn’t sleep well last night. Wonder why!

For Mamaw’s sake we open gifts one-at-a-time so we can see what each one has gotten. The Kidlettes racked up, as always. The adults didn’t do too badly, either. I got a digital picture frame – something I’ve been wanting; a shirt that says “Somebody special calls me Mamaw”. Make that 6.9 special somebodies. Papaw and I got calendars made with Katelee & Tucker’s artwork. I’ll try to scan some of those for later posts. There were several cameras flashing so I’ll have some pictures to post, too. My most special Christmas present was having all the family together for most of the day. The Kidlettes were in good moods, w/ the occasional whine when hunger or tiredness struck. It’s amazing to me that little ones can act so sweet when their little bodies, emotions and minds are on overload from all the food, attention and new stuff.

What a day! Thank You, Father, for all the blessings You’ve gifted us with.