So, I haven't told y'all about Christmas yet. I did post some pictures but they in no way tell everything that I want to tell you! Christmas was so much fun! The kids were great and the people that came to celebrate with us, Ben's parents, sisters and their husbands, really made it feel special. They had quite the drive up in white out conditions, but (thank you, God) they arrived safe. Our house was filled to the brim with people, but Ben and I don't think that it was too cramped (we hope the others didn't feel cramped either). It was nice to have everyone here to celebrate Christmas and just play with us. We played games, went sledding, sang Christmas carols, told the Christmas story, open gifts, played lasertag, did lots of talking.... we had a blast! I think that it a little cold for our visitors (single digit temps) but they made though okay.
Madelyn really soaked in the season this year. She really enjoyed all the things that come with Christmas - the decorating, carols, stories about Jesus, family, gifts, making a gingerbread house, making cookies... I think her favorite part was just having family here to play with. Greyson also loved having everyone here. I think his favorite part was the Christmas Eve carols. He loved it! He got up and danced to Uncle Mike's guitar playing while everyone else was singing.... so cute! What followed was my favorite part where Grandad (Buddy) read the Christmas story. It is the perfect end to Christmas Eve night. Thanks, Rhodes Family, for coming and making our Christmas so special!! We feel so blessed!
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It's never too late to revel in the memories of an awesome Christmas...especially one that includes grandparents, aunts and uncles!
Melissa - thanks for sharing the Christmas stories. I clicked on the sled video and was very disappointed that Ben didn't slide down! I was ready to see him go!! :)
I really enjoyed that, Mel. Wish I had the technological savvy to start a blog with photos and videos. As I said in a previous comment - it looks like y'all had so much fun. I wish I could have been there, too; but back here by Christmas Day when Cat and her fam arrived. :-) Thanks for posting again and, to use a cliche with a new meaning - Keep us posted. Love, Aunt Lou
Many thanks to Melissa, Benjamin, Madelyn, and Greyson for being brave enough to host the Ritter/Pruitt/Rhodes clan for such a long time. Had a ball; hope you are rested up after all that company. Surprised to hear it was 'single digit' temps; being with family made it feel so warm! Looking forward to Christmas 2008 with a new Rhodes Grandchild, a neice/nephew for Uncle Ben and Aunt Melissa. Thanks again for everything. P.S. Got the pics in the mail 02/02/08. thanks very much Grandmomma Susan
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