Christmas 2011

Let me start by saying, I don't advise moving the weekend before Christmas.  Although we had a great Christmas and Mallory had a ball, it just never seemed quite like Christmas.  Probably because I never put up a tree.  I just figured that by the time I felt semi unpacked it was, oh the 22nd and we were leaving the next day for Sikeston, why bother.

So, we enjoyed both Grandmother's trees, Memaw's tree and the tree at the Nursing Home when we went to see Grandma Lilly.  So, it's not like we were in short supply of tree's, just never got in that really festive spirit.  Heck, it was almost 60 degrees here on Christmas Day, that didn't help either!

So, I'll give you the quick basics on the holiday and then let you look at the crazy number of fun pictures.

Friday - off to Sikeston, small gathering at Ben's parent's Friday night
Saturday - off to Perryville to the Nursing Home to see Grandma Lilly, lunch at Pasta House where we learned Mallory likes to eat marinara by the handful.  Christmas Eve service and Lasagna for dinner.
Sunday (Christmas morning) -  had a yummy breakfast, opened presents, went to Church, had a quick lunch, drove to Elkton, dropped of the dog and headed to Memaw's for Christmas night.  Ate, opened presents.
Monday - went on a shopping quest for a Refrigerator, found one on sale, went to Mom and Dad's for Christmas there, grazed on goodies and opened more presents.

We all got way more than any of us needed and Mallory pretty much hit the mother load.  Thanks to everyone!  Now, enjoy the pictures of Mallory's 2nd Christmas!