Well, here I go again! I'm so far behind with my blogging, but I really don't want to miss the opportunity to share with you the special times our family experienced at Christmas. On the evening of December 21st, we celebrated with our own children and grandchildren and exchanged gifts with them. First, we went to Aldo's, an Italian restuarant right here in Tucker. We had talked to all four of the kids before going, about how important it was to behave in a "nice restuarant". I don't even remember what we said, but something must have been right, because ALL of them were " perfect little angels". Maybe it had something to do with the fact that they had played outside and expended a lot of energy before we left!
See the little angels! Posing for this picture is the only time they left their seats! In the past, let's just say, that has NOT been the case.
After eating, we returned to our house, had some dessert, and had fun opening gifts. I think the kids were pleased with what they received! GranNan & Poppy gave Pressley a Leapster because we had heard she was using Evan's a good bit. When she opened it, she exclaimed, "Oh, look--I have my very own!!!! And it's PINK!" She is always so expressive--and, needless to say, her pleasure pleased her GranNan & Poppy very much!
Pressley & Abby both got Paperoni sets. 
Abby really liked her Liv doll!
Pressley and Evan changed into their jammies before they left-in case anyone fell asleep on the way home( but no such luck, said Mommy).
On Christmas Eve, we had a wonderful evening, too. It was a busy evening, though! We went to Beth and David's church for their Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. All four of them sang in the service. Will & Abby sang with the Children's Choir, and Beth & David sang with the Praise Team. In the picture below, Will & Abby got to sit with their cousin, Jonathan, from the Kendrick side of the family.
The Lord's Supper was part of this special service.
Their Christmas Eve Service was at 5:00, so afterward, we all went to dinner together. At Chili's, Will and Abby got to see Santa! He was eating his dinner with Mrs. Clause before continuing his journey to children's homes. The next morning, they had a note from Santa, saying he had enjoyed seeing them at Chili's--and he hoped they would be nicer to each other during the new year. WOW! They were so excited that he remembered them!Then, it was back home and on to Briarlake for our own candlelight service at 11:00. As I said, it was a busy evening, but a very special one.
Next, I'll post a few pictures from Christmas Day.
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