We had a GREAT time in Greenwood this past weekend for Nanna Christmas. Unfortunately, my camera that was filled with pictures was accidentally put in Sally's car, so I will have to wait a couple of weeks before I can share them.
We all arrived Friday afternoon/evening. (Pensacola. St. Louis and Atlanta crew.) We spent time sitting around the fire and enjoyed some delicious red/beans & rice for dinner.
Saturday started early! The entire Varner crew couldn't make it due to a bad stomach bug, but a lot of the Dales showed up (Danny, Charlotte, Daniel, Jimmy, James and Derrith). Lots of wine, snacks and catching up. After the Dales left, we had a great lunch on Eli and then it was time for a ceremony. After many MANY years, Janie was set to graduate from college on that Saturday. Instead of walking, she wanted to spend her day with family. So we surprised her with her on "walk." Margo brought a cap/gown, and they got Janie dressed. And then she walked down the long hall while we all hummed the graduation theme song. We gave a couple of toasts and some tears were shed:) And then The Hughes/Nanna surprised her with a gift. She had to solve a word puzzle first..but once she strung it together. "Heir-Line Tick-et 2 Saint Loo-ie"..she was so excited. A plane ticket up to visit St. Louis and all the Hughes.
Now it was nap time for most of everyone. Solon and Luke shared a bed for the first time which was super sweet. Nanna caught a few hours along with Julie and Nathan. The rest of us sat around the den enjoying martinis and sparkling grape juice (me).
After everyone was up, we played Dirty Santa..and then later spent some time remembering Momma. It was such a fun day, and it was hard not to feel her absence every second. She loved Christmas so much, and as Jay said it was up to us to carry on that joy in her memory.
It was a wonderful weekend, and I now feel like it is Christmas!
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