PLEWS NEWS . . .: December 2008

Christmas is always a special time because of our Christian beliefs and the love of family! We all missed Mom this Christmas but we know she was looking down on us for sure. The other day I wore a red sweater of Mom's to work. Elijah remembered the sweater being Gammie's. He asked me that morning Mommy is that Gammie's sweater and I let him know it was. He thought for a second and said very matter of fact - Gammie doesn't need a sweater in heaven! His innocent words brought tears. Although Mom isn't here in the physical we all feel her presence and miss her daily!

We find strength in one another and our children. Here is a glimpse into our festivities at Christmas. Our fun started on Christmas Eve at our neighbors house for a wonderful dinner by Denise - what a great cook. We had a great time! We are blessed to have wonderful neighbors who have become our dear friends. On Christmas we woke up to see what Santa left the boys and the fun began! We then went over to Uncle Chris and Aunt Libby's house for the remainder of the day for lots of food, laughter, and a whole lot of fun!

The next day we left for Upstate New York to see Papa and Nancy. Elijah had a wonderful time with his Papa and Nancy and of course all of his cousins. The boys were loved up by aunts and uncles and lavished with lots of love and some cool gifts too!

Fletchie on Christmas Morning checking out what Santa left him.

Mikayla, Taylor and Elijah enjoying the drum set Malik got for Christmas. Mary find those ear plugs;-)

Libby and I at the winter carnival with the boys. OK it was COLD . . . really COLD!!

Of course the boys didn't mind the cold and had a ball riding all the rides.

Aunt Libby loving up Eben. He LOVES his Aunt Libby that's for sure. As in when she enters a room all eyes is on her!!

At Papa's house - did someone say time to open gifts!

Elijah on Fletchie's RV. Wow - what fun!!

All of us at Christmas at Papa's house. Well you know who was taking the pictures - Papa and Nancy who aren't pictured.

Eben on Christmas morning with his gift from Alfreda, Sultan and Christopher. Alfreda and I have been friends since elementary school. I thank God for her friendship and love!!

John with his two boys.

Having fun playing with the Wii at Papa's house. John was considering quitting his job and going to Hollywood - that dream didn't last long:-) Party like a Rock Star!! This was so much FUN! I want one of these things now. We had a rocking good time with vocals, guitar, and of course the drums.

All of the cousins.

What is Christmas without great food!

Yummy!!

Our two boys. The picture of Eben just made us smile. His little round face with those big dark eyes. Too Cute! We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and have many things to be Thankful for!!

Every Thanksgiving we take pictures and use them for our Christmas card. This was the chosen one.

All of the cousins!!

Uncle Chris, Aunt Libby and Fletchie!!

Look at that Turkey - Yummy!!!

This is serious business!

Uncle Chris carving the turkey as John watches football in the background:-)

Things got real quiet - eating time!!:-)

It's our tradition to celebrate my birthday on Thanksgiving Day. This year we added a new tradition of celebrating Uncle Chris birthday also. Alfreda made his favorite cake - Carrot Cake with raisins. Mind you that is not my cake with all those candles . . . kidding! I'm blessed to have many candles on my cake for sure. Here is to many more birthdays!!