Christmas Part IV and V

Our 4th Christmas took place on Christmas day at Brandon's parents. Granny Kem and Grampy Rick out did themselves with presents for little Matney. Matney now has a miniature Polar*s four-wheeler, a kitchen, a ball popping machine, and many new clothes. Brandon and I were given wonderful rocking chairs for our front porch and Matney received one of her own as well.

We spend a few hours at Granny and Grampy's playing and then came home to spend time together as a family on our first Christmas. Brandon went to see a movie with Papa G and Nannie came over to see all of M's loot. Christmas evening was pretty low key, but it was so nice to spend the evening seeing how happy Matney was and watching her curiosity bloom as she played with all her new toys.

We celebrated Davis Christmas on December 30th at Mom and Dad's house. Everyone was there, but Tyler who had to work. We dined on a gourmet meal of beans and cornbread; yes, we realize this isn't a typical Christmas meal, but that's what we all wanted. Not a good idea however, when you consider how many men were present at this Christmas dinner!

I didn't get a picture of the Christmas tree, but it looked like Christmas morning all over again. Uncle Brent and Jackie were more than generous to all of us. The present of the year was the beer brewing set that Dad received. I can't wait for spring to come so I can start my landscaping projects and put in my new lights that I received. Matney and Kennon got these cute push/ride toys that has now been up and down my hardwood floors 100 times already I think. We were blessed that Grandma Leota was feeling well enough to come out for the evening. In classic Grandma style, she stated her mind at one point when she looked at her only son and said, "You sure are getting bald", or something along those lines. I don't know that I have heard that much laughter in the dining room in years!

Now that the 2010 Christmas' are over, we look forward to the new year and all the blessings it will bring.