MERRY CHRISTMAS ~ MABRY CLAN

A Christmas Day tradition ~ Mabry Clan (those of us who could make it this year) got together at the Kimbrough home to enjoy some food, family, and fun. Jane was ready for some yummy goodies.

Sarah could not contain her joy

Julia just wanted a slice of chocolate pie

Good stuff to stuff our faces 

Peeps around the table ~ at the table on the left: Terry, Don, Kelly, Jane, Julia, Sarah, and Ann ~ at the table on the right: Neil, Ken, Evan, Finn, Shaun, and Knox

The Scantland family ~ Evan, Finn, and Shaun

Finn is 10 months old now

His momma couldn't shovel it in fast enough for this kid. He LOVED the delicious stew/soup that Ann made.

Peek-a-boo ~ He'll be walking soon

After dinner walk around the neighborhood ~ the weather today was awesome with temperatures in the seventies ~ 

We were treated to a gorgeous sunset on the way back to the house

Picture can't do it justice

Great weather for porch sitting

The Myers family came in later and brought more yummy goodies

Mabry Clan group shot

From back left: Neil, moi, Ann, Terry, Ken, Holly, Don, Jerry, Elijah, Shaun, Even, and Kerry

Front row from left: Sarah, Jane, Shelby, Julia, Finn, Knox, and Kelly

We were missing some of the family today, but thankful for those of us who could get together on Christmas Day and enjoy each other's company and food, conversation and a lot of laughs.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Our traditional Christmas Eve dinner is spaghetti with homemade sauce. Around the table from left: son in law Kerry, grandson Knox, grandson Elijah, moi, son in law Jerry, granddaughter Shelby, daughter Holly, and daughter Kelly.

Kerry was really hungry

Granddaughter Shelby

Grandson Elijah

Grandson Knox

Christmas Peeps ~ pictures first, then presents~may be the only reason they endure it

The Myers Family ~ Elijah, Jerry, Holly, Shelby

The Kimbrough Family ~ Kerry, Knox, Kelly

Santa and Mrs. Claus

"The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other."~Burton Hills

Shelby loves fuzzy socks

Pokemon cards for Elijah

Knox loves Legos

When Shelby got a gift card from BAM, she said, "What is this store? I don't think I've ever been there." She had a good laugh at herself after we explained to her that BAM is Books A Million.  

Tiger feet ~ large

Tiger feet ~ small

Can we open some presents, too?

Knox and Kerry checking out a Lego set

Jerry unstuffing his stocking

This is exactly what I was wishing for! 

Kerry was thrilled even if Knox wasn't

Neil says who needs presents when you've got cheesecake?

I think socks are their favorite gift

Christmas carnage

Elijah and Holly dared to play the Pie Face game. Not sure who lost, but at least the whipped cream tasted yummy.

That's a wrap -- or unwrap -- for the Ranft family Christmas 2016. 

Thankful for all our blessings, one of the very best being our loving family.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

HAPPY 38TH BIRTHDAY, HOLLY!

Daughter Holly celebrated her 38th birthday today. The Baskin-Robbins chocolate chip ice cream/chocolate cake is a long time birthday tradition for her, complete with Christmas decorations.

Party Peeps from left: Elijah, Neil, Kelly, Knox, Jane, Don, Julia, Holly, and Shelby

Party Peeps from left: Sarah, Holly, Jerry, Elijah, Neil, and Don

The cake and punch were yummy

The presents were even better

Happy Birthday to our almost-Christmas baby Holly! You are the best Christmas present we've ever received. Wishing you all the good things you deserve in the coming year. So blessed that you are ours. We love you more than you'll ever know!