Christmas #5 - our house (Springdale)

We led a caravan from Ft. Smith to our house Sat. night to celebrate once more w/ just my immediate family. Steph, Aaron, Ayan, Mom and Dad all spent the night w/ us b/f Steph/Aaron headed to Branson the following day. We enjoyed all of their company SO much and wish it wouldn't have had to end! Mom woke up not feeling well Sun. morning, but Dad and Ayan came to church w/ us b/f heading home to eat yummy roast, carrots, etc. Thanks Mom!

We saved many of the gifts b/w the 8 of us for our house and it defin. helped spread the present opening chaos out a little! Kennedy and Ayan got to dig in their stockings from Gammi and Pops Sat. evening b/f the gifts started too. It was nice to enjoy some quality time just the 8 of us!

We are SO THANKFUL for ALL of the many gifts our family received this holiday season. Kennedy is a very blessed little girl and we couldn't be more thankful to have so many family members who love and encourage her.
However, we certainly know that Christmas is not AT ALL a/b the giving and receiving of gifts. It is definitely a/b the gift of a Son from our Father and celebrating our Savior's beautiful birth. I only wish that the media outlets and retail stores would clue in! Our Christmas was very busy, yet relaxing @ the same time! It was wonderful and extremely blessed! Thank you Lord for everything! We love you!