On Christmas Day we went to brunch at Zeke and Brett's house and then headed to Charleston to spend the day with Noni, John Paul and the girls. It is the first Christmas with out Kurt so Noni decided to do something different this year to keep her spirits up. She took her new camper to Mt Pleasant and set up camp (AKA a large dog kennel) and spent most of her time in between camp and John Paul's house. We got to John Paul's house about 3 pm and Dorcas came with Maya and Ella shortly after. We all hung out, opened gifts and ate a delicious dinner. The kids played so well together.
John Paul did not want a regular Christmas tree because it would take up too much room so being his artsy self, he made his own. It is so neat and right up his alley. The kids loved it!!!
After dinner we put the kiddos in jammies and headed to the James Island Festival of Lights. As always it was top notch. By far the best lights I have ever seen.
We had a really good time. There is nothing like hearing the kids so excited! When we got back to John Paul's house the kids were all sacked out and it was time to head back to Sumter. It was such a nice Christmas Day and I am really glad we all got to be together.
(Virginia, Jennifer, Angie, Melissa and Me)
G.G. and Pop got the boys jeeps and fishing rods! It was a beautiful day to be outside giving it all a try. Sullivan drove his jeep so well! I think once the weather gets better he will be able to get a little practice and ride everywhere. He loved fishing and the canoe ride uncle Zeke took he and Elliott on. We had a wonderful Christmas dinner, opened lots and lots of gifts and just enjoyed being together as a family. Thank you Mom and Dad and Zeke and Brett for everything, especially for making our kids feel loved and special. That is the best gift ever. It was a wonderful celebration!!!
He did not bring Anna anything from her list though... We thought she would be a bit disappointed so we let her open one from us early. 
We got her an iPod and a gift certificate to iTunes to get some songs. She was so excited! Mike spent some time with her teaching her how to put music on it. It was cute and she really enjoyed having some time with her daddy. They did not get very much so I know this was good for both of them. We had to take Anna back to Belton the next morning(Christmas Eve) so Zeke, Brett and the kids came over and we all did Christmas with Anna that evening. She sure felt special. 
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