Christmas Eve 2008

Every Christmas Eve we spend the evening with Daddy's family. We attend the Christmas Eve service at First Baptist Church (my favorite Christmas tradition) and then head to Papa's for supper, gifts and time with family and friends. This year, you and Ally Brynn did so good in the church service. You both LOVE music and spent the entire service listening and Ayden you even joined in the singing of Away in a Manger. Ally Brynn, you sat on Aunt Camie's lap thru the whole service and did sooo good. Aunt Camie loved every minute with you. Ayden, you really enjoyed the lighting of the candle during Silent Night and looked so big standing there holding your candle. I can remember the first year we took you to the service. You were so tiny and you slept thru most of the evening. Not this year... you were both so full of energy as usual and kept everyone at Papa's entertained. Manning Westbury, Mama Jackie, John David, Mrs. Connie, Mr. Billy and Katie Varn, Melissa Neeley, Elizabeth Neeley Mitchum, Papa, Annie, Aunt Camie and Uncle Greg all got tons of hugs and kisses from you both. Opening presents was so much fun for you guys and we had just as much fun watching your expressions as you opened your gifts. What a great Christmas Eve. We are so blessed to have such a big, loving family. Ayden, since turning 5, you have turned over a new leaf with Papa and Annies puppy dogs, Cocoa and Chloe. You were so excited to show everyone how you can get them to do tricks. You even requested they be in our family picture. We are so happy that you are over your fear of puppies. We are looking forward to tomorrow morning and hope that Santa brings you both everything you want.