Christmas breakfast

It's just me and Bubba now, but we never miss.  Today's grub was at Hippie's at the Corner around Four Points.  I took cheese grits that I had already "sampled" last night and we had a nice visit with a family who owns the business.  Several regulars were there....Sweet Casey worked that place and owned it.  Knows all the regulars by name.  "merry Christmas y'all" she should say as they left.  I got a hug from her and Suzanne and got to see the grandbaby.  And Suzanne!

We visited with an old friend and caught up a bit on life in that neck of the woods.  One of my best memories of Lowell is at our mutual friend's funeral when he spoke.  It was hilarious and fitting!

Reaves and Alex got up at four freakin' am to see what Santa brought in Jackson and, praise Jesus, Lauren was there for the festivities.  I think they are still going on.  In the video she reminded me of Lauren at the age of seven.  My late cousin Debbie used to call me early Christmas morning to see what each other got.  Bubba and I talked this morning when passing cattle and both remembered Daddy coming through the back door with that hat on, the one with flaps.  And overalls.  Checkin' to see if any calves got stuck and needed a chain!

That poor old spotted dog is out there in the rain somewhere.  He ate well last night as we sat on the porch together.  I did notice that he settled down a bit and started watching what was going on around us.  And I petted him, but not a lot because he's wet and nasty.  There is a place for him to sleep on the back porch but he hasn't found it yet.  Baby steps.  He seriously needs a name.  

I pray that all of your dreams come true.  I'm still dreaming ^j^