The Sweetest Thing I Ever Saw

I had some photos enlarged of B-man and our babes to put in their rooms while he's gone. Boo and Bit went nuts over them! Boo was dancing and carrying his poster all over the place. Bit trampled over all of the toys in the room trying to get to hers!  I stopped to talk to G about his photo (they were both taken at the Alaska State Fair this year); and when I was I was finished talking to G about his picture, I turned around and saw Lil Bit like this. It was so sweet. I mean, THE sweetest thing I've ever seen. And don't be sad...she wasn't (no crying Aunt R!). She was so happy to see him and love on him!

I don't have a picture of Boo and his poster yet, but I'll get one. But I do have a story about it.
His picture is hanging right above his bed. So tonight when I was telling him goodnight, he looked up and said, "Goodnight Dada". And then, as if B-man was there to respond, Boo said (in a deep Dada voice), "Goodnight G". It was also sweet. Boo thought it was funny. 

Peace

You all may remember that I posted about my cousin Billy who suffered a stroke back in October. He was only 39 years old. Well, it saddens me to report that he passed away last week. I just returned from his memorial last night. I'm so grateful that I was able to go to Florida to be with my family. Granny and Grandpa, Aunt P and K watched the kiddos for two nights for me.

It breaks my heart every time I think about My Aunt B and Uncle B having so say goodbye to their son. And for my cousin N to have to say her final goodbye to her younger brother.  What heartache they must all feel.

This is the third death in our family in recent months. All three times, a parent has buried their child.  Adults, yes but children nonetheless.

I don't know what to say to them, I know words are hollow.

I pray that one day they feel at peace and that they feel the arms of God wrapping around them, as He knows their pain. 

I overheard my Aunt B telling a little girl at the memorial, that Trooper Dyer was okay now...that he was in heaven.

It was a very sweet moment.

Christmas Videos

I'm not sure if B-man will be able to view these videos or not, but I wanted to put them up here in hopes that he might be able to watch them over at the MWR computer lab.

So, if the rest of you don't watch, I totally understand.

Christmas Day!

Bit was the first one up on Christmas morning! Apparently, Boo woke up a couple of times during the night, but I was so beat, I didn't even hear him calling for me. BeBe was kind enough to go to him when he cried out during the night. So, I ended up waking him up so that he could see what Santa brought everyone! Lots of pics again...trying to show B-man what they looked like on Christmas morn.

Whew! They both went to the correct side of the room!

After opening presents and playing and napping (Lil Bit), BeBe, the children and I drove to Beaufort to spend the day with my Mom's side of the family. It was so good to see everyone. There were several lil boys around Boo's age, so he was in heaven playing with them. Bit walked and walked and walked and walked all over the place!

Trying to get a pic to send to B-man.
I fell and dropped Boo off of my lap!

That's better.

Our beautiful girl!

Playing in the dog crate.

Whatcha got there? A Leap Pad, eh?


BeBe was kind enough to drive to and from Beaufort so I could catch some Zs! We were all worn out after a full week of festivities. We were sure to talk a lot about Baby Jesus this week as well. Boo helped me put out BeBe's "natibidy (nativity)" set and we talked about Christmas being Jesus' birthday.


Merry Christmas!!
A SAVIOR IS BORN, WHO IS CHRIST THE LORD!!!!

Christmas Eve

B-man's family always has their big Christmas Dinner on Christmas Eve. So, we were glad to be able to join them this year! While we were there, we got the BEST present ever! B-man called from Afghanistan while we were there and we were all so excited to hear his voice! Boo was really happy to talk to his Dad and Lil Bit was pointing and jumping towards the phone when she could hear him talking. B-man's family also watched the kids so that I could talk to B-man in private for a few minutes! Thank you so much!!


Uncle A was also in town and most of you know that B-man and Uncle A are twins. Boo is old enough to really know the difference between them, but Lil Bit thought Uncle A was B-man. She would reach for him and would go to sit in his lap when she hasn't done that to anyone else since we've been in town. It was really kind of sweet. Uncle A was kind enough to oblige her.

I didn't get any pic of that on my camera...how about you K and Aunt P?


After a delicious dinner with turkey and all of the fixings, we got to open presents while Bit napped.

Waiting patiently.

Look, Mom! It's from CARS2!
He was so excited about every single gift!

It was Bit's turn after she woke up from her nap.

Yay! A bag to carry around!



A purse and bracelet.

Later that night, Aunt R came to BeBe and PawPaw's house because she was going to have to work on Christmas Day. Uncle D was under the weather, and didn't make it. Thanks Aunt R and Uncle D for the gifts! 



Of course, they spent most of the time in this box!



Then it was time to get ready to leave cookies for Santa! Boo was very particular about putting the cookies on Santa's plate and also wanted to help pour the milk for Santa.

After setting out the cookies, PawPaw and Boo went to dig up some turnips to leave for the reindeer.

We left the turnips and some water on the porch for Rudolph and friends.


Then, it was off to bed so Santa could visit!

Celebrating at Mama Love's

Last Sunday we went up to see Mama Love and my Dad's side of the family for our Christmas get together. It's been soooo long since I've seen my cousins on this side of the family! They've grown up into fine young men and one of them is getting married this weekend! I can remember playing with him when he was an itty bitty! And now he's getting married.

Lil Bit joins all of the children who have passed through this house in playing on the piano.



Bit makes friends with B!



She was so mad because she wanted to play with this puppy but couldn't wait for us to get it out of the box.



It was a late night, so I brought the kids jammers with us.
Boo is playing with Uncle D with his new combine in this pic.
Doesn't my cousin B look like a young John Travolta?

The groom and bride to be!

I really had a nice time visiting with them. Like I said, it has been so long. They were all great with Boo and Bit too, which really warmed my heart.