Merry Christmas!
25 Dec
Merry Christmas everybody! Although this had potential to be a sad occasion (…the last time we’ll celebrate in this house & all…), it turned into one of the best Christmases ever. This year it was easy to see that we don’t need any more “stuff”, and we were able to really focus on having a great time with the fam & celebrating the real reason for the holiday.
Yesterday we had a great brunch with the Tarpley family. It was sad the Garlington’s weren’t there, but we’ll get to see them this weekend. After lunch we visited an old neighbor, our 1st grade teacher, and some other friends. Later, we went to First Baptist’s Christmas Eve Service like we do every year. There are always some amazing singers, and this year was no different.
Once we got home, Mom assigned us the task of making this really good looking “Black Bottom Pecan Cheesecake Pie”. 
Due to a minor mathematical miscalculation it ended up more like a pudding, so we’ll just change its name & move on.
We then watched my personal favorite holiday movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”. Such a good movie…I catch something new every time we see it.
This morning we woke up, exchanged some gifts and had a devotion. We went to the Tarpley’s to see what Santa brought the 3 mini Tarpleys. Hung out with them for a while, then made our way up to Turner Field to volunteer for the first time ever with Hosea Feed the Hungry. We’d never really done anything like that before, so it was a great experience. I think we’re going to do something similar every year from now on. They gave us a great “beginner” job…we were in charge of manning the ‘volunteer gate’ & getting all the volunteers to sign a “don’t sue the Braves” waiver.
It really is amazing how many people they serve. We never got to see the meals they were serving, but I do know that almost every homeless person left with their very own 2-pack of whole cheesecakes & Monster energy drinks. So, if you’re planning on wandering the streets of Atlanta tonight, beware the hyper homeless.
Anyway, can’t wait to make our way over to Louisiana to see the Welch’s this weekend. Hope y’all’s Christmas was amazing!
Sounds like a wonderful Christmas day! Can’t wait to see everyone Saturday!
Sounds like you all had a great Christmas, as did we. Like you all, the holiday had a different “flavor” this year, but it was really wonderful! We celebrated with friends and their families and it was very special! Have a great “rest of holiday” and keep in touch! We love you all and will keep your family in our prayers as the new year unfolds.
Bo, thanks for the update on your Christmas, sounds like great fun,,, we too had a great Christmas, with Jesalyn, Jennie, and Matt all here…. got rather intense at times, you know our girls,HA but we all agreed , it was one of the best,,, love to all of you, am so proud of how you all are letting the Lord guide you… love, Jackie
I’ll be honest, Mr. Robert. I was a little disappointed to see you taking down your Christmas tree before noon on CHRISTMAS DAY!!! So, in honor of your impatience, I’ve decided to leave ours up until I’m motivated to take them down. Come visit us in the summer, and you’ll probably still see them here.
Love y’all!!!
Took the Christmas tree down this week. Couldn’t wait any longer.