Amende Place: Christmas Day

We woke to a beautiful snow on the farm. Normally, this would be a treat for our Tennessee family, but they had a white Christmas as well! The girls woke around 4 am and tiptoed around to see what Santa had brought. Lee and I enjoyed listening to all of their whispers and excitement. After an hour or so they retreated back to bed with many goodies in hand. The girls and I slept in while poor Lee went out to check on things. I made a great breakfast... Paula Dean's French Toast Casserole and Sausage Grits out of Splendor in the Bluegrass.

We opened gifts from our family in the morning.

Lee got a new vest!

Grace Anne got the scarf that she was "dying for".

Ava should stay warm...

And so should Lee!

The girls exchanged gifts. They were thrilled!

Grace Anne was excited to FINALLY receive a new silky. I know, she is 10. But she loves them, so Ava gave her the one she has longed for. Ava got a new diary with horses on the front and a bracelet that says "Dreamer".... which of course she took offense to.

They were both thrilled with

Lilly Notecards and Philosophy Bubble Bath from Aunt Nancy and Uncle Gary.

Grace Anne BEGGED for this Breyer Horse, "Bet Your Blue Boones".
Thank goodness for Santa!

My family arrived in the afternoon. They were excited about the snow.

Joy and Momma - happy to be here after a long drive!

Joy and I played in the snow.

Lee pulled a sled with the Mule. I would have paid big bucks to rent some Reindeer.

Mary Catherine and Mike

Hot Chocolate was definitely on the menu.

Momma enjoyed from a distance.

After a lot of fun, we came in to open MORE gifts!

Here is Joy, also an avid Photographer.

BeBe

I really hope that Lee's new hunting vest from Reed doesn't inspire ANOTHER trip to Kansas.

Mike and Mary Catherine

Gifts from Mike - the girls have already worn Taylor Swift out. Grace Anne is practicing for the February talent show. She and her friends are singing "Sparks Fly".

BeBe had the biggest box.