Christmas in St. Francisville

Laurel, Aunt Cary and Uncle Michael are ready for the Christmas Eve service at Grace Church.

Laurel loved wearing her Christmas outfit!

Will and Cary cut up after the service, but paused long enough for a photo.

The whole gang (almost)...we really missed Ann and Andrew!

On Christmas morning, Aunt Em helped Laurel open her presents.
Uncle Will read the classic What Do You Say, Dear to Jackson.
Laurel tried out Patrick's new drums.

Aunt Cary and Laurel watch the action from a safe distance.
Uncle Michael holds Patrick up to see everyone.
Jason, Alyson and Jackson are all smiles on Christmas morning!
Pappy and Gran (aka Dad and Momma) cuddle up together to open presents.
Uncle Will takes a risk and sees what's under Laurel's pacifier!
Jackson loves on Laurel. So sweet!

We spent Christmas in St. Francisville with my family. The Currys came in town, and we had a great visit with them. Jackson is so fun to watch and is really sweet with Laurel and Patrick. Laurel loved watching him-he's much more interesting and active than her mom and dad!

When we got to Pappy and Gran's, Jackson, Aunt Aly, Nathaniel and Aunt Ellen were busy making gingerbread cookies. Nathaniel had grown so much since we last saw him, and is a real cutie! On Christmas Eve, we went to the service at Grace and then headed over to the Vinci's for their annual Christmas party. Some of the gang also stopped by the Smart's party, but Trey, Laurel and I headed home with the Currys.

We had a great time opening presents with everyone on Christmas morning, and then went down to Papa and Granny's for Christmas dinner. Em, Big Joe, Robin and Bruce joined us. It was such a fun day and a full house, and we loved being with everyone!