Some of the "unremarkable" moments in 2010 were some of the sweetest!!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Jingle BELLS!
We had a very Merry Christmas and hope that you did too!!
Our Christmas celebration began on Paw Paw and Nana's 38th Anniversary - Wednesday, December 22! We gathered at Paw Paw and Nana's with Aunt Jenn, Uncle Troy, and the girls; and Uncle Cliff, Aunt Meredith, and Carter; and Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle John. We enjoyed yummy gumbo, good company, and had fun opening our gifts! Here is a picture of the whole gang in our new Red Bluff Ranch t-shirts [thanks Liz and John]!!
On the eve of Christmas Eve, we visited the light display at the Wiese's in Beauxart Gardens. It is absolutely amazing to see all of the lights in front of, on top of, in back, and all around the Wiese's house!!
On Christmas Eve we celebrated Aunt Allie's 23rd Birthday! We had so much fun eating lunch with Allie, Jerry and Granna at Tokyo. I don't think we have ever been so still and cooperative at a restaurant... we were fascinated by the FIRE, entertaining chef, and chopsticks!
We love our Aunt Allie and wish her a year filled with happy!!
After a little cookie cake and a nice afternoon nap (for all of us!!), it was time to get ready for Christmas Eve Mass. Church on Christmas Eve is always special, but this year it was extra special since Ryan was Joseph in the Story of Christmas at Children's Mass. It was precious to hear the children's voices and see their sweet faces throughout Mass...
Christmas Eve Mass was followed by a Christmas gift for each of us!! We had fun opening our gift from Mommy and Daddy.
After that, we quickly put out cookies and chocolate milk for Santa, and then sprinkled reindeer food in our front yard...we are now ready for SANTA!!
Christmas morning was magical...filled with smiles and laughter. Another blessed Christmas in the Bell House!!
We know that gifts are not the reason for the season, but we do thank everyone who helped us celebrate Jesus' birthday with such wonderful gifts. HE is the reason for the season and we feel so blessed to have celebrated this wonderful Christmas season with our family and friends!!
Our Christmas celebration began on Paw Paw and Nana's 38th Anniversary - Wednesday, December 22! We gathered at Paw Paw and Nana's with Aunt Jenn, Uncle Troy, and the girls; and Uncle Cliff, Aunt Meredith, and Carter; and Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle John. We enjoyed yummy gumbo, good company, and had fun opening our gifts! Here is a picture of the whole gang in our new Red Bluff Ranch t-shirts [thanks Liz and John]!!
On the eve of Christmas Eve, we visited the light display at the Wiese's in Beauxart Gardens. It is absolutely amazing to see all of the lights in front of, on top of, in back, and all around the Wiese's house!!
All the Bell Boys on the Eve of Christmas Eve!!
On Christmas Eve we celebrated Aunt Allie's 23rd Birthday! We had so much fun eating lunch with Allie, Jerry and Granna at Tokyo. I don't think we have ever been so still and cooperative at a restaurant... we were fascinated by the FIRE, entertaining chef, and chopsticks!
We love our Aunt Allie and wish her a year filled with happy!!After a little cookie cake and a nice afternoon nap (for all of us!!), it was time to get ready for Christmas Eve Mass. Church on Christmas Eve is always special, but this year it was extra special since Ryan was Joseph in the Story of Christmas at Children's Mass. It was precious to hear the children's voices and see their sweet faces throughout Mass...
Sullivan Spell was Mary and Ryan was Joseph. The three wise men were Logan Williams, Jack McGuire, and Evan Whitehead. Dean Guidry was the drummer boy and angels were Jada Miller, Reis Bennett, Mackenzie Shaw, Brookelyn Bordonaro, and Isabelle Hawkins.
Christmas Eve Mass was followed by a Christmas gift for each of us!! We had fun opening our gift from Mommy and Daddy.
Christmas morning was magical...filled with smiles and laughter. Another blessed Christmas in the Bell House!!
We know that gifts are not the reason for the season, but we do thank everyone who helped us celebrate Jesus' birthday with such wonderful gifts. HE is the reason for the season and we feel so blessed to have celebrated this wonderful Christmas season with our family and friends!!
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