Christmas 2016

Todd and Michelle

April and Mike

Desmon and Cash

Cash loved the talking tree.

We celebrated with the kids on Christmas Eve.  Normally, we went to Mom and Dad's for Christmas Eve and then to our house for a quick celebration.  It was nice having the whole evening but not so nice also as we missed having Mom with us.

We have a talking tree we've had for years.  I'm surprised it hasn't worn out yet.  Most of the kids are scared of it, not Cash he loved it.  If you yell real loud or clap your hands it starts singing and opening and shutting it's eyes.  Cash wasn't loud enough so someone else would have to yell but Cash didn't notice, he thought he was doing it each time.  So much fun watching him.

Todd surprised us with saying him and Michelle were engaged.  We're so happy for them.  The wedding will be in April.

I didn't get a picture of Chad this year but he was there.

We had a very good evening.

Christmas Day

We stayed home and didn't do much.

Saturday:

Hung around the house, did a little baking for the Elrod Christmas.

Sunday:

Since my father-in-law passed away, we celebrate the Elrod Christmas on the Sunday after.  This works well so the kids can all be at their home for Christmas or for other family gatherings.  We were all there although Dustin had to come late and we missed him being there earlier.  We're getting to be quite the crowd as David has five grandkids and four step grandchildren.  We buy a gift for each one (not very expensvie) and it's fun to watch them opening their presents.  Usually we play Liverpool Rummy but this year everyone just visited and watched the kids play.

I am grateful for the time spent with family and celebrating the birth of Christ.