Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Holiday Events

What a busy holiday season!!! We kicked off the events with the Berteau clan. We had a wonderful dinner at the in-laws house. They were taking one of their many Gatlinburg trips over the holidays so we did our family gift giving a little early. Ben and I showed up dressed and ready for the occasion....

I have to take every opportunity to wear this shirt, since there is a chance I won't be able to next week.
Conner got a real bow and arrow set that he obviously was excited about!

Sidney got a scooter that everyone "helped" put together.

Linlee and I both got a Kindle each. One of the best gifts ever!!


We had the unfortunate experience of saying goodbye to my grandfather during this season. He had a long hard battle with health issues and in a way, it was a relief not to see him suffer anymore. I am glad that family had time to visit with him and really talk before he was gone. He will be missed!


The Giles Christmas Eve Extravaganza kicked off at my grandmother's house. We always have lots of food to eat! The kids provide the spontaneous entertainment as you can see. I think Eric topped us all in the gift giving department with a new car for his wife Michelle. She was suprised!

We finished the day off with a candelight service at First Baptist Church. Bittersweet.

Christmas morning we had our family gift giving


Then on to the Smith family craziness: