The Family Edwards' made the trek down from DC to the Holy Land (South Carolina) to see the Edwards side of the family. It is about a 6 1/2 trip and Robbie made it 5 hours before he hit the pause button. We made a pit stop (gas/bathroom/food/diaper/bottle/walk the Daisy) for about 45 minutes and then powered on through to Marion.
As always it was great to see our family there. Grandmom had the high school ban playing Jingle Bells when we got in (slight exaggeration) and I believe she and Pop where please to see us.
Saturday was spent "visiting". Uncle Kevin and Uncle Joey swung by the house and "Uncle" Chuck and "Aunt" Debbie came by with their kids to see us as well as Mom and Dad. The day was capped off with the Candle Light service at church which I have to admit is my favorite service of the year. Robbie hung in for most of the service but Susann had to take him out about half way through. She got a bottle in him and was able to get back in for the end of the service. All the moving around got Robbie's tummy upset - I had my first siting of the fabled "projectile vomit". Both Susann and my sweaters took a hit but I am not sure the church pew will ever be the same.
We had a wonderful Christmas day starting with Susann's breakfast casserole and Mrs. Martha's coffee cake. Then off to Uncle Charlie's Hut (long story) for carols and coffee followed by everyone walking out to Uncle Charlie's grave (Christmas was his birthday) to sing Rock of Ages. Then to "big" church for a nice Christmas service the best part of which was the blessing of the toys (Robbie's sock monkey got the honor this time). Then we headed home for a incredible meal prepared by Susann and Aunt Paula. The deal was they would cook and I would have to clean. I have never known that that many dishes . . . lets just say we might be using paper plates next year. Then into the den to open all of the presents. Robbie has no idea what Christmas is but he does like wrapping paper and he got his spring wardrobe needs taken care of.
We have been blessed so much - Thank you just does not seem to cover it but I guess it is a start.
I hope everyone reading this has had a wonderful Christmas. Safe travels and good fortune to all in the coming year.
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