merry christmas!

It is a rarity for Christmas day to fall on Sunday so today's service was quite a treat of lessons and carols.  There was no water and no heat because, you know.....Elliott struck the pipes.  I got there early after breakfast with Bubba at Huddle House so I sat and visited with Mary Beth and watched some of the musicians practice.  Everyone was huddled into the front section ( also a rarity ) and we ended up circling that section and holding hands while singing Go Tell it on the Mountain.  Mary Beth started the hand squeeze and it went all the around from her back to her.  I was holding my little cousin Livvie's hand as we sang.  It was a wonderful Christ filled service with love everywhere.  

Santa has come to see Reaves both yesterday and today.  Lauren posted pictures of her in awe of what was under their tree.  She opened what was here yesterday but was most enchanted by the kitchen set that Johnny brought from his mother-in-law's house.  Her grandchildren had outgrown it but it's perfect for a budding chef like Reaves.  Now she can make CoCo LeBlanc all day long.  I'm soon to be shopping for an apron and chef's hat.

I have the afternoon to myself with the critters, and maybe Lauren later.  The weather is trying to moderate and recover.  Tomorrow will be our first day above freezing in days.  For some reason I was lucky enough to avoid the rolling blackouts.  I guess my little corner out here was considered not a big priority to cut.  I have learned that birds like Cheeto puffs when snow is on the ground.  Kind of funny to watch!

Y'all remember what it's all about and love each other ^j^