December 7, 2008

I was just thinking about all of the Christmas traditions everyone has. My youngest memories go back to having Christmas in the mountains at Granny's house. I remember the house being so cold but we would wrap up in home made quilts and dared not to move or we would get cold again. And we couldn't forget to take our pee pot and put it under our bed so we wouldn't have to go to the outhouse during the night. As big a chicken as I was (and still am), I wouldn't have dared go outside in the dark. We would always go the Christmas program at Granny's church and bring home fruits and nuts in our bag.

Then after Grandfather passed away, we started having Christmas in New Ellenton. One of the best memories I have is after dinner on Christmas Eve, we would all load up in the car and ride around and look at Christmas decorations. I still enjoy that still today. Then we would go home and open 1 gift and go to bed to wait for Santa. The next morning, we would open our gifts and then go to Lanny's where Margaret would have breakfast for all of us. We would see what Santa brought the girls and then go back to Mom's where she and Granny would prepare our Christmas dinner. Mom would always have lots & lots of food prepared. Looking back, I don't see how she did it. Dad would help in his own way but Mom did all of the work and shopping. Everyone would be at Christmas dinner at Mom & Dad's house. Do any of you remember all of us in her little house? I remember the year that I made ponchos for Lana, Libby, & Kim. I don't believe Leigh was born yet. I was so proud of those. I have pictures of the girls wearing them.

Now, I would like to hear from all of you about your Christmas traditions either comment on this or send me a email. I would love to hear about yours. Remember how much I love each and everyone of you. Until next time...............