Hailey listening as her Mom (Kimberly Lawrence) was doing the devotions. Don't you think she's cute?
Colby, our Ruthie's grandson, was dressed in a suit and tie because he was going to a church program after the party.
Great-grand-son Julian Atticus Cartwright was being fed by his Dad and Mom, David and Lydia.
Mom was here and held the kids spell-bound with her recitation of a lengthy poem that she has quoted each year for Christmas. It is called "Little Annie and Willie's Prayer." I video taped it and as soon as I can learn how I'll download it for all of you to see.
Kimberly, our grand-daughter who did devotions for us this year, used her "Ge-paw's" Bible. For those who don't know Ge-Paw was my Dad.
"Frankie" and Rick Durham our #1 daughter and her husband came early to help with preparations for the annual Fred Brannen Christmas Party.
Tabitha (our "baby"), her husband Rev. Phil Jaycox, their daughters, Rebecca, Hannah, and Gracie. Rebecca's friend is at the left. This daughter gave her Dad 10 pounds of butter as a Christmas gift. It was so fun - because since she was very little the girls have all noticed that their Dad eats too much butter on his bread, or potato, or pancake, or pop-corn, or whatever. Frances, my faithful wife, was/is so watchful of my health that she would/will caution me about using too much butter. Tabi, being the sensitive child, constantly tried to find a way to make people feel better in such circumstances. So her come-back was, "Dad, I'll buy you ten pounds of butter for Christmas - then you can eat all you want."
I would title this picture "Anticipation"!
This is middle daughter "Ruthie" and her husband Curtis with some of their family. Left to right, Chelsea, Crystal, Chloe (In Daddy's arms), Caitlin (in her Mom's arms), and Colin in his Dad's arms); Back row (l to r) Colby, Ruthie (who identifies herself as the "fayvrite one"), Curtis, Amy, and Terry.
All the kids and grands and great-grands got a hug from their "Memaw" when they came in the door. It was fun - but Memaw was worn out after it was all over.
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Yes, Miss Hailey is so cute! We all had such a grand time. My grandson did look great all dressed up in his suit. I'm so glad Frankie was able to come early & help! Thanks #1! Tabby (a.k.a. The Pet) - thanks for making dad's dream a reality! And yes, I have been taught to tell myself positive affirmations - therefore, the self proclaimed title of Favorite One should be considered a positive affirmation. And, if you say it enough, you might believe it too. LOL! :-)
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