We received some late night news that
Shane's dad Dwight had passed away,
and instantly we were in a flurry of
activity to head south for the funeral.
It was a wonderful Christmas Blessing,
as he had been in hospice for
a number of years battling MS.
Shane was very much shook up and on the
receiving end of much of the family drama,
which as funerals go was pretty tame.
We were so grateful for the time we got
to share with all our extended family.
There was a sports night organized
the night before.
Volley ball, basket ball, and dodge ball.
The graveside service was before the funeral.
It was Freezing and Windy!
Thanks Auntie Deonie for keeping
my kids on the ground!
Seriously so cold!
Thanks Uncle Scott for photo bombing!
These girls just adore their Auntie!
After the funeral there was a get together at
our wonderful cousin Lindseys house!
Which included another Impromptu Nativity.
Then it was off to Aunt Susans house
for dancing and more fun.
At least for the big kids!
That night we read extra stories together.
I love staying at Lindsay's for lots of reasons.
One of them is there's always gads of books
to share with my kids at bedtime.
Ms. E was a little under the weather.
hence the cold pack and bucket.
The next day we spent with cousins at Grandma Cathys.
Seriously these kids don't have
a choice but to be friends!
Thanks Lindsey for letting us invade!
