We were missing a few members, but enjoyed our time with the family.
Mama's boy
Daddy's little angel
Cutie pie dressed for the season
The cousins
Top row (l-r): Laura and Adam Boyd, Iona and Jarod Scott, Michael Fredrick, Lindsay and Nick Tate
Bottom row (l-r): Casey Owens, Jessie Fredrick, Mawmaw Morris, Sara McNatt
Mawmaw is sitting proud.Our annual Christmas Eve gathering was eventful this year. Although Martha and Donnie missed the event, there was a lot going on. Every year we gather together enjoying good food, good company, and just being together. Every year we seem to get larger. This year it grew even more with our additions (Evan, Briley, and Mackenzie). The kids love running around and playing, as the parents watch. It amazes me every year how our lives change. As we were sitting around the room this year, it was great to remember the days of the past, but also looking forward to our future.
Uncle Dave and Aunt Linda open their home to us for the event. They have a beautiful large home that can accomadate all of us. Daddy loves to entertain so he brought his guitar (this has become a "must" to most places he travels these days). The kids love listening to him and some of them even join in with a little singing and piano banging. 11 years ago we added a new tradition to our gathering, Santa Swap (known to many as Dirty Santa). Adam and I try to bring one prank gift. This year Adam came up with a brillant idea. He suggested we get some fresh donuts from Krispy Kreme and wrap them up with a gift card on top. It ended up being the item of the evening. As always, we had a great time!
