What a priceless cast.
Everyone shared a similar reaction as Hudson when Dalanie "birthed" the baby by pulling it out of her dress. Gotta love all the character that kids bring to the production.
Never mind that Hudson won the child's grand prize, he was set on claiming the bag of jerky as his own. Against the rules, he swapped Aunt Mel in the adult's pool. Hard as Brent might try, he still ended up with the fruitcake.
I had to jump start Christmas morning by rousing the kids in order to make it to church by 9:00. Despite Hudson's best efforts to catch Santa, he woke up sleepy eyed with new pjs and a picture proving Santa's visit.
None of us were left wanting.
After the gifts were opened, we pushed them aside and got ready for church. And wouldn't you know, I didn't get a single picture of the girls with curly hair. We had a beautiful program full of music and song. It felt good to be there and we found ourselves lingering, visiting with friends, not wanting to lose the special feelings that accompany the special day.Once back at home, we spent the entire day playing together and sharing our gifts. It was a great day to reflect and relish in those things we love most.
Hudson sponsored Top Shot with the Hillman crew, as he supplied his new Ruger pellet gun. All the kids enjoyed getting a turn to shoot.
Dalanie confessed that Uncle Tracy was her boyfriend, because "she likes him."
As sometimes happens, I found myself not really "feeling" Christmas. Things seemed forced and out of obligation, harried and busy. When I started letting things go of things that didn't matter, I started to enjoy things much more. I was determined to enjoy and truly celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. An event that should be enjoyed with reflection and gratitude, not dreaded because of the commercial pressure.I am grateful not only for the infant Christ, but for the living Christ whom I have come to know. He offers me second chances through His gift of the atonement. He succors and strengthens me. This bring joy to my world.
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