What Happens When Mama's Sick!

Over Christmas break I ended up with a stomach bug. Thank God it only lasted a few days, but it was BAD! It was bad enough for me to fall asleep on the couch, which NEVER happens anymore! Matt was in charge and of course the capturer of this lovely moment! Katlyn had taken out all the dirty clothes and spread them all over the living room and had unfolded all the clean clothes and spread them out, too. She apparently offered me a magazine to read, as well. And this is what happens when Mama is sick! Thanks, Matt! I love you, too!

 

Christmas 2010

Once again, I am VERY late on posting pictures, but it's better late than never! Christmas was wonderful, as usual! This year was even more fun because Katlyn really enjoyed getting to open and play with her gifts! She stayed busy all day with us and only took one nap on Christmas day! Christmas Eve we spent some time at Grandad's and then at Lu-Lu and Pop's, too! Katlyn got to enjoy Grandmaw Bon reading her "Twas the Night Before Christmas". She must have been a really good girl because she got lots of great gifts! Once again, we were busy, busy all day long, but it just wouldn't be the same if we didn't enjoy all our family and get to spend time with everyone! We started Christmas morning at our house! Katlyn got to see all the gifts Santa had left while she was sleeping. Lu-Lu, Pop, Grandmaw Bon, Aunt LaRue, and Uncle Allen all stopped by to see what Katlyn had opened before we left for our next stop...Grandad's! At Grandad's, Katlyn got even more gifts and had a blast playing with Grandad, Uncle Eric, and Aunt Missy! Grandad even had special snacks out just for Katlyn! After Christmas at Grandad's we headed off to Aunt Debbie's, but had to take a little drive first to allow Katlyn time to get a quick nap before another Christmas! She slept and we drove, then went to Aunt Debbie and Uncle Alvin's house. Christmas at their house is always a blast, too! It's wonderful to have everyone together all at once! Katlyn loved her gifts from everyone and enjoyed getting spoiled just a little more! It started snowing while we were at Aunt Debbie's, too, so we all enjoyed the beautiful Christmas snow! It rarely snows on Christmas day, so this was nice! Our last stop for Christmas day was to Lu-Lu and Pop's house! Aunt Seester and Uncle Chris arrived a little before we did, so it was perfect timing! We enjoyed opening gifts and eachother's company until we were all too tired! Katlyn was asleep before we were out of their neighborhood! What a wonderful Christmas it was! We are so blessed to have our family together and the time to enjoy each other. It was a VERY Merry Christmas!

Katlyn and Grandad playing "guitar". I think this was actually his Birthday, but close enough to Christmas to count for this blog! Happy Birthday, Grandad!

 

Christmas Eve: Katlyn and her Great Grandmaw Bon reading "Twas the Night Before Christmas". Priceless!

 

Christmas morning! Our little family! So BLESSED!

 

Santa came!!!

 

Santa brought Foofa! Life is complete!

 

Our little artist!

 

Cooking with her new food!

 

Christmas at Grandad's! Katlyn got lots of great presents! This is Daddy helping her open her "guitar" from Grandad! She wants to play like him!

 

Mommy and Katlyn at Aunt Debbie's house. She had just woke up from a quick nap in the car!

 

The Kirby's, Owen's, Allison's, and Jackson's all together for a Christmas photo! We sang, too! ;o)

 

Eric & Missy, Tracy, Katlyn, and Matt, Robby & Vicki...all enjoying the snow!

 

Matt, Katlyn, and I enjoying the Christmas Day Snow!

 

Christmas at Lu-Lu and Pop's! Aunt Seester admiring Uncle Chris' new Blind Doctor t-shirt. He was very excited about his new shirt. Meredith was, too!

 

Katlyn got a new camera from Lu-Lu and Pop! Say CHEESE!

 

Pop and Lu-Lu enjoying their gifts and all the family! It may be late, but Christmas at their house is always nice!

 

During our visit to Tennessee Mamaw McCall and I had our picture taken with the quilt we made. I am very proud of this quilt and that she and I both had a part in it! I'll cherish it forever!

 

Great Grandmaw Bon and her 4 Great Grandbabies! So hard to get a decent picture of these kiddos!

 

My Dad's brother, my Uncle John, Katlyn and I in front of the beautiful Tennesse snow and mountains!

 

My Mom's side of the family, The Abbott family, together at Christmas. Not everyone, but those who could make it! I always enjoy getting together with everyone. My Aunt Jean makes the BEST chicken and dumplins, just like my Mamaw Miss Abbott did!

 

Christmas Lights

This year a friend at church told us about a great place not too far away to look at Christmas lights! It is in Moreland, GA...about 15 minutes from our house. Matt, Katlyn, Pop, Lu-Lu, and I loaded up and started our trip with dinner and then lights! They were beautiful and more than I had ever seen put up by people in homes. We went through the loop 2 times and it was well worth it! Katlyn really enjoyed the lights and loved getting to sit up front to get a closer look! I think this may be a new tradition for us!

Katlyn and Daddy looking at all the lights and watching the "balloons" move around!

 

Katlyn enjoyed the second loop around on Pop's lap so she could see better!

 

She wanted a closer look!