A few photos from Ballinger and the Moragne household. Travis and Kelly Rider visited Grandmommy overnight. Travis made that night memorable by waking up at 1:30 in the morning throwing up!
Christmas Eve at the Bethel Community Church Candlelight Service, and Christmas Day at Peggy (Virden) and Bobby Sharp's home. Lots of good food, presents, babies, teenagers, dogs, and even horses. Let's not forget the grandmothers, who were in abundance that day. Peggy has six children and all but one of them were there. I lost track of how many grandchildren and great-grandchildren in attendance. Her brother Robert Virden and his wife Bonnie were also there with their family. The White Elephant gift exchange was a riot -- no one really wanted Santa's bloomers!
The highlight had to have been Christmas Eve at the small Bethel Church, where Peggy and Bobby's grandson Tyce Green sang the solo, "O Holy Night". As we exited the church with candles in hand, the haunting sounds of "Silent Night" played on a trumpet drifted over the surrounding countryside. It was played by June (Harris) Koch's grandson.
The highlight had to have been Christmas Eve at the small Bethel Church, where Peggy and Bobby's grandson Tyce Green sang the solo, "O Holy Night". As we exited the church with candles in hand, the haunting sounds of "Silent Night" played on a trumpet drifted over the surrounding countryside. It was played by June (Harris) Koch's grandson.
This is the Jerry (Jake) Baker family Christmas Day. That's classmate Nancy (Thompson) Baker peeking out from behind her daughter-in-law. Their three children, Phyllis Lynn, Russ, and Melissa were there with four of their grandchildren and three of their great-grandchildren. Their younger son Rodger is in Bahrain this Christmas, however, he called Christmas Day and got to speak to his parents and siblings.
To see or even speak with our loved ones on this wonderful holiday is always such a blessing. If any of you would like to share your favorite Christmas photos or stories with us, just send them to me and I'll do my best to post them here.
This last photo I took early this morning from my back door. It was very cloudy and cold -- below freezing, when I spotted these adorable Inca Doves huddled together on a branch. I said to myself, "They have learned the secret of staying warm.... Love One Another!!"
To see or even speak with our loved ones on this wonderful holiday is always such a blessing. If any of you would like to share your favorite Christmas photos or stories with us, just send them to me and I'll do my best to post them here.
This last photo I took early this morning from my back door. It was very cloudy and cold -- below freezing, when I spotted these adorable Inca Doves huddled together on a branch. I said to myself, "They have learned the secret of staying warm.... Love One Another!!"
My love to all of you!
Marilyn
Marilyn
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