Christmas Visiting with Pipaw

Today we took a trip to McComb, MS to visit Pipaw.  He was happy to see us as always.  The kids kept him entertained.  Elizabeth played with the coasters that she found around the house.  By the time she was finished we had an inventory of every coaster he owned.  Owen was his usual bundle of energy.  He might wrestle with Elizabeth or run up and down the hallway.  Every so often, we'd hear Pipaw say, "He sure has got a lot of energy!"

We'd let Owen loose outside and he'd run through the unraked leaves or jump around on the moss covered sections of ground.

"He sure has got a lot of energy!"

"Ha ha, yes sir he does."

Eventually, we all came back inside and the kids gave Pipaw his Christmas present which, of course, Owen helped open.

Then we decided that it was time to load everyone up and head back home.  We could tell Pipaw was ready for a break and a some quiet time.

"He sure has got a lot of energy!"

Pre-Christmas in Tunica

This weekend we loaded up in the two wheel drive family sleigh and headed off to have our Christmas celebration with our family in Tunica, MS.  We first made a stop in Senatobia to see our cousins Zabe and Kristina as well as their new house.  

Next it was off to Tunica and to see Papa and MawMaw.  Zabe and Kristina came as well as Burt and Rebekah so the whole family was there.

We visited with everyone and had a fantastic meal.  Afterward, the kids were itching to get into the large stash of gifts that were awaiting them under the Christmas tree.  So, Owen worked with Uncle Burt distributing the gifts to everyone.

Once the gifts were handed out, everyone opened them.  Owen was an old pro by now so we knew that he wasn't going to have any trouble with tricky wrapping or ribbons.  Elizabeth was the surprise though, as she seemed to have a natural talent for tearing open things.

Here's Elizabeth with her new Elmo and her new Doll bed.

It was a good weekend.