Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Our many Christmas celebrations


I apologize for the delay in posting Christmas pictures. We've had a bit of a crazy holiday. After returning from our wonderful snow visit, I had strep throat. While recovering, Ben diagnosed himself with appendicitis. Doctors confirmed and surgery was that night (the 23rd). We were happy to have him home and healthy on Christmas Eve. Thanks to both sets of grands for swooping in and helping get us through.

So we'll start this (very long) post of pictures with the Allegood Christmas, which took place the weekend before the holiday.
Spencer showing off the doll I made him
Patrick and I
Sara and Spencer
Esther loves her robe!
The kiddos with their new lap-tables and aquadoodles
Here starts Christmas week...
E taking care of Papa after we got him home from the hospital
Baking cookies for Santa
Happy to all be together!
Everything set for Santa's visit
Christmas Morning!!!!
Owl bank from Mama and Papa
Broom - her favorite present (and the wrench)

Christmas afternoon we headed to Grandma and Poppi's (Fleming's)
Me and my favorite niece, Payton
Poppi and his grandbabies - a happy man
Sweet Payton
We headed to Mississippi and Louisiana the Sunday after Christmas to visit Ben's extended family.
E teaching Uncle BooBoo how to sew
E and Maggie cracking up over nothing - so stinkin' cute!
Grandmother with her great-grand-girls
Us
Sweet cousins - chillaxin'
Grandma reading to the girls
Modeling for Grandma and Grandmother - that's her blanket tied on with a scarf
Generations

And now it is a new year...and, oh how happy we are about this. 2009 wasn't the best of years for us. Reflecting on the year - loss of loved ones, sickness, stress, change...life, family, happiness, blessings. Much to be thankful for - here's to a wonderful 2010!

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