Old Fashioned Christmas

 My Grandmother wanted my kids to experience an Old Fashioned Christmas. 

She had them string popcorn, make ornaments....

 and make sugar cookies from scratch.

 After all of that she showed the kids how stockings looked when she was a little girl.

 

 To their surprise a generous gift was inside each of them!

 

This is the first Christmas without my Grandfather. He passed away a few weeks ago. I love that Grandma wanted to make this day special for the kids.

 Below is 4 generations: Grandma, Mom, Daughter, Gran-Daughter

 Hayes (my son) looked in the backyard where GG loves to spend her time. He realized that PaPaw is not here anymore and took initiative to find a rake and start raking up the backyard. He told his sister he needed to make this his job since Papaw wasn't around anymore. Paisley joined in with skirt and all. It was COLD and wet but they worked hard for an hour. I will say it's an overwhelming yard and they barely put a dent in it but it was the thought that counted here. It was heartfelt that a 13 year old boy would stop playing a video game for something like this. (no offense to 13 year old boys!)

 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! Doing for others is a gift. I love learning from children.

Christie