This year Michael, Hailey and I spent our first Thanksgiving and Christmas as Mom, Dad and Daughter. It was a new experience. Even though we had been together for some time before getting married, this year brought on a new meaning to Family. I can't explain how wonderful it is to wake up each day with Michael next to me and Hailey down the hall. It truly is a blessing to have the two of them as my Family. Along with our Black Lab Gage and our two cats Charlie and Tibbey! We spent Thanksgiving at my Mum's house in Tontitown with my Brothers, Sister-in-laws and all the kids. It was such a fun time having everyone here. I must add that the best part was not having to travel! It is so exhausting! Thanksgiving lunch/dinner was amazing. All the girls (excluding me) can really cook. Between Turkey, Ham, Turducken, and all the deserts... I was "Fat and Happy" I am very thankful to have such an outstanding family!
Christmas... Oh tis the season to be jolly! I love Christmas. I love singing all the songs and helping to make a difference in other families lives as well. (something I need to continue doing, not just around the holidays) This year while my sister-in-laws were in town around Thanksgiving I went with those crazy girls to do "Black Friday" shopping. STUPID. I was beat before 8:00am every came around. However, I managed to get Hailey a pair of Uggs, as well as several shirts from Buckle.
We woke up bright and early Christmas morning with mom and dad over to open gifts before leaving for Mississippi. Michael was surprised when he saw how many gifts he had! He came out with an IPOD, Pumas, shirts, BKE pants, pajama pants, movies, a Garmin, and couple of other things as well. Hailey was beside her self when she saw we broke down and bought her Uggs. I can't tell you how long this girl has wanted these things! Well she got them and she had better take care of them! She also came out with more things than perhaps she needed but thats okay! Everyone had a big ole smile on their face! Mom and dad were very pleased with their gifts. It is such a blessing to give back to them after so many years of them giving to me! I love being able to bless them with gifts!!
On the way to Mississippi. I love my family, and I miss them so much. This being said, I can't make enough trips to Mississippi each year. Poor Michael always has to suffer though my tears when we get home as I seem to be sad after seeing the boys! Who would have ever thought I would be crying because I missed them and not because they were being mean!
Anyways... We stayed with Robert and Heather Christmas night and had a blast! The kids are always so loving and have more then enough energy to entertain us for hours! Hailey and Sam made Snowman cupcakes that were so cute for the lunch at Sean and Niks. Michael and I went with Chicken nuggets from Chick-fil-A. We know how to do our part!! LOL... It wasn't home baked goods but it was GOOD!
Friday... We had a great time with everyone on Friday! It was nice having the boys, mom, dad and Papa there together. All the kids had a blast beating each other up and opening gifts! Everyone loved their gifts from one another! I forced everyone to take a family photo in front of the Christmas Tree! Now this was comical. With all those kids and then the boys not wanting to do this... It made for some funny pictures... They don't know it yet, but this will be done every year... So I think!!
We left for Arkansas Saturday and it made for a long trip. We were so tired from the little sleep we got each night. Michael must have been exhausted because he let me drive every bit of half way. This never happens.
So that was our time together as a family!!! I miss them and can't wait to visit again...
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