Saturday, December 25th, was a day we were planning to spend with Meme and Papa out on the homestead. Chris's sister and her family were also planning to be there, and we were looking forward to a day with family. However, Bren went to bed not feeling well on Christmas Eve, and woke up with a fever of 103 on Christmas morning. Chris and I decided that I would stay home with him while Chris and the girls forged ahead with going to Meme and Papa's house. But first, I wanted a family photo!
Christmas Day, 2021
Chris and the girls got out to the homestead about 11:00am. I had asked Chris to be sure and take a few photos of their time out there, and a few is exactly what I received, ha!
Gift opening with Meme after lunch
Brooke modeling the hat she got from Papa
Who knows what Brooke was doing here . . . always the life of the party :-).
On Monday, December 27th, our Tennessee family arrived in Oklahoma, and we all celebrated Christmas together on Tuesday, December 28th. Jeremy had the idea that we should all wear flannel in honor of Dad, but not tell him what we were doing. It took Dad a little while, but he did finally notice that we were all decked out in our flannel. It was fun and brought lots of laughs!
Dad, Jeremy, and Mom
Excited Brooke and Brecklyn
JT and Bren
Brooke and Brecks again
Bri and Chloe
Since we were at my house, G-Jo decided I should head up the handing out of the gifts. That was new!
As it so often does, the evening ended with games, laughter, and a beautiful sunset. Thank you, God, for Your tremendous blessings!
Brecklyn and Brooke playing with new puppies they received from Grampy and G-Jo for Christmas.
They fixed the doggie's hair, then painted its nails!
Brianna and Mallory working on a crochet kit that Bri received from Grampy and G-Jo.
Several of the guys went shooting one day.
And we always, always have games going!
On Friday, the Swearingen girls spent the afternoon with us, and we frosted sugar cookies.
Sadie and Brianna
Caroline, Brecklyn, and Brooke
Mallory, Kaylee, and Caroline
The cookie crew!
That evening, we had everyone (including the Swearingens) over for pizza. In the twins' room, we had Storytime with JT going on. The little girls thought it was the BEST!
After a full week of "Christmas", we were ready for a little down time when the Tennessee family headed home early Saturday morning! I try to never take for granted how good it is to be together, and remember that these are cherished times and cherished memories we are making.
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