Up On the House Top

Well after Jefferson, that would be Ford’s first name, stopped all his crying and went to sleep we got busy preparing for the next morning.  I honestly think I was just as excited as Ford was.  John Brantley would have been excited too, if he knew what was in store for him the next morning.  Some of my best memories growing up are being wild on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Ford's Santa pile

 John Brantley's Santa pile

 Before I went to bed I put black garbage bags, fancy, I know, over the doorway so that Ford wouldn't see his stash when he woke up.  I got up at 5:15 on Christmas day to shower and put in all my hair products before everyone started stirring.  I heard Ford’s feet hit the floor at 6:15.  I immediately called Puddin and Pops to let them know it was time to head over.  I don’t think Pops was expecting a call so early.

I wouldn't let Ford go into the living room so I stalled him by going to wake up Daddy and then heading in to see Gran and BoomPa.  After about 20 minutes Puddin and Pops arrived and he got to go in…..

 John Brantley knew this setup wasn't a normal everyday occurrence, but he had no clue what to make of it at first.

 What was at the TOP of Ford’s Christmas list this year????  Well a space helmet of course, and Santa pulled through for him!!!!!!!

He also loaded Ford up with a bunch of rockets, many of which are toe breaking size.  Should be fun when I step on them!

 Bitty thought he might want to inspect this helmet too!

 Now he is ready to BLAST OFF in 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…………

After we opened gifts, ate breakfast, Bitty napped, and we all got dressed we headed to Puddin and Pop’s house at 11:00 for Christmas over there.  Ford and John Brantley loaded up on books this Christmas.  Too bad Bitty won’t sit still long enough for me to read one sentence to him.  But Ford sure will!

 Matching shirts!

 It honestly doesn't get much cuter than a midget astronaut!

 The boys got mini M&M’s in their stocking.  This was VERY pleasing to John Brantley until I told him he couldn't have anymore!!!!!

 I think he’s plotting against me right here.

 Puddin and Pops got Ford a 231 piece Lego rocket.  Yes, he sat at their dining room table for approximately 2 hours until it was built.

After we destroyed their house we headed home for more naps.  Christmas can wear a person out you know.  At 4:00 we went to Bobba’s house.  There was more eating, present opening, and playing at her house too.  

 It was such a fun day and I cherish these special moments with my immediate and extended family.

 There is so much to be thankful for this Christmas season: good health by most of our family members, Pops is in remission, BoomPa had clean scans and no sign of cancer, Gran’s tumor shrank and she is eligible for surgery next week, and praise God Puddin is well.  I love my life and am extremely thankful for the place I am in right now.  I have been blessed beyond measure and give all credit to the Lord.  God is good ALL the time.  Not only did we celebrate festive holiday traditions this week, but we also remembered the birth of our Lord and Savior.  Merry Christmas 2013!!!!