Merry Christmas--2012

My custom for the past few

years has been to create

a Christmas ABC post

for our annual Christmas "letter".

This year, I decided to go into the 

picture archives and just

randomly pull some of

my favorite Christmas pictures 

and memories.  I decided that

since the Christmas ABC's

had 26 pictures representing

the 26 letters, I could not exceed that number.

This post is picture intensive.  I 

have learned that creating a blog

is as much for the writer and for the

reader.  So, if you choose to not look

at all the photos, I will never know,

and will certainly not be offended.

If you stop here, just know

that David and I wish you a 

VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

&

A WONDERFUL 2013.

For the brave among you, read on.

Our first Christmas with a grandchild. 

It's hard to believe that this
little guy is almost 6
and is in Kindergarten. 

I bought this Santa at Tease Me Hair Salon.
I love taking it out every year.

For many years, I had a Christmas tree forest.
It is one of the few things I regret
"weeding out" when we moved.

David taught the young adult class
at Southeast Church of Christ for
many years and we hosted an annual
brunch for "our" kids.
Miss those sweet faces.

Our stocking selection has grown as
we have added more grandchildren.

Mandy and Jeremy.  A favorite shot. 

Classic Kelly.  Love this photo.

Much like Poppy used to do to Jeremy,
Aunt Kelly has stolen Caleb's special blanket.

I love baking with my 3 little guys.

Our first Christmas in Colorado at our townhouse.  

You have to wash your hands before you start the
Christmas baking. 

What a fun Christmas all four
of our kids were expectantly
waiting for their two little guys.
It's hard to believe they are 2 1/2
years old now.

A favorite "self-timed" Christmas photo.

Yes, that's Caleb talking to Elmo.
Now his brother loves Elmo and he's into
Super Heroes.

Sweetie and Poppy would always
go from house to house to their
4 children on Christmas Day.  What
fun memories! 

Last Christmas, we visited Harding for
our nephew Ryan's wedding to
his sweet bride Caitlin.  

These 3 little guys truly love each other.
I can't wait to see how they
will react to the little girl
Kelly and Adrian are expecting in April.

We had our Christmas on December 1st this year.
What a lot of fun!!!

This creation, made by Caleb and Aaron will
certainly become a Christmas heirloom.  

See the Santa in Aaron's hand?
It cost Nana $1 at the Dollar store
and was his favorite present.

I didn't get a photo of this,
but wish you could have seen David
chowing down on all the
goodies in his stocking.
He had a field day!

If you have made it this far,
you know that David and I count it
all joy to have such a precious family
close to us here in Colorado Springs.

We pray for you JOY as you enjoy
this special season of the year.