2000, Dec 23 & 24, A Family Christmas

2000 December 23, & 24 Christmas 

Our family meets to enjoy a Christmas meal and exchange presents at my son's home. 

Paper plates, paper cups, napkins, plastic spoons, and forks were placed at the end of the table which was covered with a red tablecloth.

Everyone gathered around the table, blessings, were said then everyone began filling their plates with food. 

The Christmas dinner placed before us included a turkey, slices of honey-baked ham, cream potatoes, turkey dressing, cranberry slices, baked beans, and hot rolls fresh out of the oven. 

Coconut and chocolate cake was our dessert. 

Poured over ice were sweet tea, mountain dews, and doctor peppers. 

Their gifts were wrapped in Santa or Reindeer wrapping paper in all shapes and sizes under the Christmas Tree.

Wrapping paper lay in disarray as the children excitedly tore open their presents.

When all the excitement died down Hannah read a bedtime story.

Elf for Christmas Oct 1, 1999

When Tingle, one of Santa's best workshop elves, is accidentally wrapped up with a toy airplane and delivered to a real, live boy on Christmas morning, the situation seems hopeless. 

With Santa too far away to help, Tingle worries that he will be trapped in the humans' house forever. But when the courageous little elf comes up with a wonderful, magical plan for escape, readers will find it hard to resist peeking ahead to see what happens. Tingle's thrilling journey back to the North Pole--as well as his joyous homecoming--have all the trappings of a Christmas classic.

The captivating illustrations by Michael Garland (author-illustrator of the best-selling picture book The Mouse Before Christmas) burst with color and movement. Infused with extravagant detail, warmth, and imagination, An Elf for Christmas will linger in the minds of readers long after all the ribbon and wrapping paper have been put away.

The next morning we were served fried bacon, scrambled eggs, homemade biscuits, and chocolate gravy. 

After breakfast, the children enjoyed different forms of entertainment.

Dakota watched movies, and Sierra, & Madison played indoor basketball.

Hannah played with her dolls in her doll-bordered bedroom.

After an enjoyable Christmas, I had a six-hour drive home, for I had to be at work Tuesday Morning. 

Merry Christmas to everyone and a Happy New Year to one and all

2016 Friday May 20 & Saturday May 21, Jake's and Lindsey's Wedding and Rehearsal

My grandson's Wedding

Friday at 6:00PM everyone that was at the wedding had to line up to walk down the aisle at Oliver’s Barn. 

Jake’s grandfather and step-grandmother on his mother's side of the family, they were the first in line. 

Next was Jake’s grandmother on his father's side (me and hubby).

The grooms

Bridesmaids

Bride and Groom

Lindsey’s grandparents were next, then the parents, bridesmaids escorted by grooms, the flower girls, and ring bearers. 

After one practice runs everyone left to go to the rehearsal dinner at East Florence Depot.

Where we enjoyed a delicious meal of shrimp, potatoes, sausages, and corn on the cob.

 mini cheesecakes,

Hannah and Me

Jakes's grandparents

Shrimp, corn on the cob, potatoes, sausage

There was an open bar for anyone but each had to pay for their own liquor. 

There were mini cheesecakes, chicken fingers, and drinks of water and tea. 

We sat with Jake’s grandparents, parents, and sister. 

On Saturday we had to be at the wedding at 5:00PM. We were in line and ready to walk down the aisle at 5:50PM. It was a beautiful wedding, Lindsey wore a beautiful white wedding gown. 

The bride and groom, the groom's parents and sister 

Exchanging rings

The groom and the groom's men 

Bridesmaids

They said their vows, kissed, and then everyone that had walked down the aisle had to return.

The wedding was over but not the partying.

Cutting and eating the cake 

There was a meal and dancing. 

We ate barbecue, baked beans, and Coleslaw. They cut a red velvet cake. We left at 8:30PM by that time a beautiful full moon appeared. 

Don’t know when the party ended.

Full Moon for the wedding night