Fun Traditions

These past few weeks have been filled with lots of our fun family traditions. It all starts every Thanksgiving. We eat sausage balls for breakfast and make gingerbread houses. Then, we go to Gran's house for lunch and Nanna's for supper. Here are our houses (mine is the one on the right in back).

Next, Mom pulls out the Christmas movies. We usually like to watch "It's a Wonderful Life" first. This year, Rosebud watched Frosty the Snowman about a hundred times. That's one tradition I'm not too crazy about.

We've been memorizing portions of Scripture about the birth of Christ for several years. Each year, we add some to what we've already learned. This year, the boys joined in. Together, we quoted Isaiah 9:6, Luke 1:26-42; 2:1-20, and John 3:16, 17. I know this is something that I will always treasure.

My brothers, sisters, and I receive 3 Christmas gifts from Mom and Dad, just as the child Jesus received 3 gifts from the wise men. My favorite gift was my iPod Touch (yes!) and next was my Robin Hood quiver and bow. I have 9 arrows to go with it.

Sis and I surprised Mom and Dad with a gift certificate from El Nopal's. (Thanks, Gran, for helping out with that!)

On Christmas morning, Mom cooks a ham and our whole family comes to our house for breakfast. I am so thankful for my family and the great memories we were able to make this year.