5 Christmases 2010

Yes, y'all read right! This year seemed like we were in the movie "Four Christmases", but we did have a great time with family and friends! Here's how it went! Thursday night, we went to Mamaw and Papaw Price's to visit. Amy, Tony and Leighann, Ron and Debbie were there for Christmas! Here we are with Clarice and Rudolph!
Leighann loved playing with them!

Russell loves kids! Leighann had such fun playing horsey!

We stopped by Mandy and David's house and got to wish them a Merry Christmas. Mandy is so sweet!

Christmas 1: At Jackie and Ricky's house. Belle and her gift. Can ya'll guess what it was? A dog bed! She loves it and is using it now! Thanks, Jackie and Ricky! :)

Jackie and Ricky opening presents

Christmas 2: Mamaw and Papaw's. Leighann and I both wore our Rudolph ears! They were too fun! Yes, I am willing to look silly just to make children smile! HA!

I LOVE this pic of the 5 of us. Amy and Tony are such best friends of ours! Not only are they best friends-but family! Double blessing!

Amy and her sweet girl playing makeup!

Christmas 3: Mama's house. We stayed with her Christmas Eve.

We had to get pictures. I love Mama's house at Christmas.

Mama and I had eggnog for a late night drink. We stayed up pretty late cooking!

We celebrated Christmas morning with Faith Hill Joy to the World cd in the background and Breakfast Caserole and cinni minis for breakfast-perfect!

Christmas 4: Kelly and Eric's. We had so much fun at Kelly and Eric's. We opened gifts, visited, and had the best dinner. We had pancetta wrapped beef tenderloin, scalloped potatoes, green bean bundles, rolls, and charlotte russe for dessert. Perfect dinner for Christmas!

Of course we took more pictures. Family is the best!

Mama with her girls

Logan got a White House lego set for Christmas. Tada! He finished it in less than one day! Look at how awesome it is! Russell helped him and they had such fun.

Christmas 5: Lawson Christmas. Whew! Five Christmas celebrations! HA!

Here is Todd opening one of his presents. He LOVES to hunt!

We had a good time at Jackie and Ricky's for the Lawson Christmas, as always. It's always good to catch up with everyone. I hope everyone had a wonderful and blessed Christmas.
Now we are ready to celebrate the new year soon!

That is why I was sent. Luke 4:43

Lawson Thanksgiving

Saturday night we had another Thanksgiving dinner! It was so good, but even better to see family! Jackie had the table set up pretty!
Mamaw and Phyllis before dinner!

BJ, Katie and me singing Christmas carols. BJ works with Josh Gracin in Nashville, y'all! BJ and Katie love it in Tennessee! We had such fun singing and harmonizing together! Russell sang too and then the whole family sang Amazing Grace together. It was so sweet and special. We will remember that forever!

And of course I had to get a picture of the best friends-Todd and Russell! They watched most of the Razorback game in the living room and then all of us were in the living room cheering the Hogs on! Thank goodness we won! WOOO PIGS! HA! Now that it's Monday it's back to the drawing board for most of us, right? Have a great week y'all!

I will sing to the Lord because He is good to me. Psalm 13:6

Christmas Part 2 and Russell's 1st Day on the Job

We were soo busy around Christmas last month!

The Saturday after Christmas we headed to Jackie and Ricky's (R's parents) and had our Christmas get together with family. We had a fun time!
Preston got a marshmallow shooter for Christmas and he and Russell had such fun with that! Well, we all did, actually! :)

Belle got scared and hid behind B.J. Some of ya'll may have heard of the country group, "Colt Ford"? B.J is actually a back up singer and plays keyboard for the group! He works very hard. He's Russell's cousin!

I had to get a snapshot with Lori! She is so sweet and we love to catch up with things going on!

Sunday we headed to Central AR. and had another family Christmas at my Aunt Dodie's house. Here's a quick pic of the guys (and yes, I made them get together for this pic!).

Logan got a footaball from my aunt for Christmas. The guys tried to air it up a little more and they ended up busting the football! Russell turned it inside out and Logan decided it would look hilarious as a hat! HA! Isn't that hilarious, ya'll?!

I made "Death by Chocolate" for dessert. It is my favorite! So yummy!


Russell started his 1st day at Murphy USA on the 28th. I woke up early and made him scrambled eggs, toast and bacon for a big breakfast. He looked so handsome, I thought!

He has enjoyed work so much! I pray for everyone out there who is still looking for jobs. I know it can be very hard. Just remember the verse below. I find it to be very encouraging. But remember to check back in a day or 2 to see New Year's Eve and our trip to Louisiana!

For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.

Habakkuk 2:3