Christmas Memories

As we reflect on this year's Christmas, we will remember it as William's first Christmas...and his first trip to Cashiers. After the snow storm that blasted the East Coast, we were glad Graham finally made it "home". We took both boys to the Christmas Eve service and were pleasantly surprised at how well they did...Thompson was quiet and attentive, joining in the singing of the carols and even taking communion while William slept through the entire service! Thompson baked Christmas cookies with Aunt G and Mamere, making a special one for Santa - complete with all the toppings. Thompson was shocked to see that Santa brought him a new Polar Express DVD. (Santa must have known that he had scratched the one Santa gave his last year.) And as a "big 4-year old", he was eager to open his presents and help others with theirs as well. In opening gifts, there were special surprises for everyone! Of course, we were most thankful for the time spent with our families, as we celebrated the most important gift of all - Jesus Christ.

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6