Christmas 2008

Another Christmas Season has come and gone. I'm glad to see this one go. It was hard to be jolly this year while watching the people I love suffer after the death of Ashley. It was one of the hardest things I have ever experienced. I was thankful that I was able to truly, perhaps more so than ever, to focus on the true meaning of Christmas. God sent his Son to Earth to die for our sins. Having watched a mother and father grieve the death of their child this last week, I am more humbled and more grateful for Jesus than ever before.

Now on to the more cheerful parts of this holiday:

-Christmas Eve morning was spent at my Grandma and Grandpa's. We had breakfast, opened presents, etc. It was pretty much the same as every year but enjoyable as always. I would post a picture but as I look like a killer whale in all of them, I will pass.

-Christmas Eve dinner at my mother in laws was YUM-O. Prime rib. Mmmmm.

- Christmas Eve night Chris, Mylie and I exchanged gifts and watched Prancer. Mylie opened her stocking (well, she stared at it and then politely urged me to take everything out since she couldn't figure it out, lol). I love buying her things because she LOVES her toys!
- Chris got me ANOTHER Coach purse. I almost peed my pants! I also got a Chi (whoo!) and some really comfy VS pajamas. I got Chris a ton of blu rays and clothes. We were both very pleased.-Christmas morning was spent with Chris's mom, sister, and Mamaw. We had a yummy Christmas breakfast and exchanged gifts. Then, after almost passing out from laughter while watching Chris and Mackenzie on Wii Fit (I am getting one, I have decided) we went home to load up the car.
- We spent a few hours with Chris's Dad, step mom, and half siblings Austin, Madison, and Preston. We did a white elephant exchange and thought of Ashley, of course. It was hard. Very hard.
- Lastly Chris, Mylie, and I headed up to the farm to send Christmas night and the next day with my family. It was nice to finally get to see my family on Christmas Day! Again, I would post a pic but they were all far too hideous. I digress.
- The next morning, before heading home, we played football with Mylie (we yell "HIKE" and she chases Chris while I throw the ball. And vice versa. Hilarious!) Then Chris, Sarah, Matt, my Dad, and I went down to the tank, and I shot my first gun. A Mini 14...whatever that means. I was good. As Chris said, "Girl you could shoot a gnat in the butt from 50 paces". Ha!
I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas surrounded by loved ones. Have a safe and happy New Year!