Sushi with Bradley & Brittany

Before heading home from my Gamecock weekend, we met Bradley & Brittany for an incredible sushi dinner!

Vandy at South Carolina

 Papa will let anyone sign his table at the tailgate!

Just before my game, Coach Spurrier retired.  It was a sad day, but we were victorious, as always when I am there!

Os and Red Sox

Christmas Eve Fun

Everyone opened one present early . . . 

Christmas pajamas from Papa & B'dette

We decorated cookies, then hung our stockings while watching It's a Wonderful Life.

Emily's Stocking

Sarah's Stocking

Greg's Stocking

Daniel's Stocking

Nana's Stocking

 Then we put Baby Jesus in each manger.

Emily did the Advent calendar Baby Jesus

Sarah did the manger on the mantle

 Finally, we prepared for Santa's visit . . . 

Emily helped Daniel write a letter to Santa

Daniel left cookies, eggnog, and carrots out for Santa and the reindeer

Thanksgiving

Juan & Carlene graciously let us join their Thanksgiving dinner!  Dinner was delicious, and we all had a fabulous time.  Daniel especially loved talking football with the big boys!

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Note the sign's ironic instructions . . .

Tie-Dying with Papa & B'dette

Red Sox Baseball

We cheered on both the Red Sox and Orioles with Papa and B'dette.

Uncle Jeff Retires!

We headed down to celebrate Uncle Jeff's retirement from the Air Force.  The ceremony was fabulous.  While I know how awesome my brother is, I really appreciated seeing how everyone else thought he was awesome, too.