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The Bunch Had Blessed Christmas

Wow. Have we been busy this past two weeks. I am really big on making a gift for family for Christmas. We also buy store bought things, but I like to make at least one thing that shows I thought about them for awhile. This year my eldest daughter also thought of something she could make too. I won't ruin the surprise by saying what we made since we have not celebrated with everyone yet, but know we thought of you and I really put my back into it. Seriously, I killed my back, but I think they turned out nice and hopefully everyone likes them!

After we finished making our gifts,  we went to Grand Prairie to see the lights. Since we were by the national cemetery for DFW, we went to visit Papaw and put some flowers on his grave. Almost a year later, it was still very emotional.  We had fun at the lights festival. Because of all the flooding this year about 25% was literally underwater.  We still enjoyed the lights and the rides. This is no joke the fastest carasel I have ever seen! The kids fly by so fast I think they may fly off, so of course the possibility of death makes this the most fun ride for them!
We went to the Christmas Eve service at The Village.  This year they had 7 services so hopefully no one would have to be turned away. Sometimes there is still no room at the inn. We went to the very first service and all 1400 seats were filled and several families had to wait for the next service. It is so beautiful when all the candles everyone's holding are lit. Very moving.

Last year I really wanted an elf on the shelf, but $30 for that ugly thing was out of the question. So I made my own from one of L's old dolls. I sewed an elf outfit and made her all up for Christmas and lo and behold "cookie" , as the kids call her, was born and another tradition started. We each take turns until Christmas having her do things. For example one night her and Barbie had hot chocolate and another night T's army men held her hostage. It was lots of fun and we looked forward each morning to seeing what Cookie had done last night. The kids were way more creative than I would have thought.

I pray everyone had as wonderful holiday as we did and that everyone spent time with loved ones. I will miss all these very much in a few years when my youngest ones grow up. It goes by so fast. I did see my eldest son on Christmas and it was great to have the whole family together again for the couple of hours I had. However, as you parents with grown kids know, a visit is never long enough!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Christmas morning

The view from our row of the seating behind us at our church service.

The view in front of us before church starts.

Cookie relaxed with her book and cocoa.

Letters off to Santa.

My wonderful husband on his birthday.

A picture opportunity at Grapevine Lights.

Enjoying the old shops in old town Grapevine.

T found the Grinch...he loves the Grinch.

Cookie was busy again.

My darling husband made a bed frame for my new mattress. It is super tall..I love it!

T and L on ride at Grand Prairie Lights.
A and dad

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