Christmas & Excitement

MERRY LATE CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas & has a wonderful New Year!
We spent Christmas with Casey's family early since Casey had to work. It was wonderful!

Katy thoroughly enjoyed her first Christmas. Ronnie & Tonya got her a toy which she played with nonstop that night! She had the tail ripped off of it by the end of the night. She's a little spoiled. After Christmas with the Elmore's we headed back to Demop.

Casey had to work Christmas Eve 6pm to 6am. Being our first Christmas, I was a little more than excited (sad he had to work though). I set the alarm & got up at 5:30 to have everything ready. Well, it wasn't much, just cinnamon rolls. I do cook but it was very early and we love cinnamon rolls. So, I got it all ready & had his card ready. I was waiting at the door at 6, and after about 5 mins & no Casey I was sad. Yes, Christmas Eve and people can't behave. He got home at 6:35. Our first Christmas was great though. We said we wouldn't get each other gifts, but we did. Casey got me a manicure & pedicure & I will tell you what I got him later! Casey then went to sleep, he had to work Christmas night as well, & I packed up the car & headed to Berry for Christmas with the Hocutt's.

From left to right. The oldest Gidget, third child Cody, our precious Momma, our sweet Daddy, the baby ME, and the second child Joni. 

With my nieces Sarah & Savannah and nephew Jeremiah. My sister Joni's kiddos.

My niece Zoey & nephew Brody, who doesn't like taking pictures & believes he IS spider man. My sister Gidget's kiddos.

We had so much fun. We all opened up gifts then had an amazing Dinner then played games like the ones off minute to win it. We laughed till we cried. I love my families (Hocutts & Elmores). We are truly blessed!

Now, on to what we are so excited about! We will be leaving the 14th of Jan & spending 2 weeks in HAITI. We will be working in orphanages their with a group called Chadasha. You can check out their website here & their blog here. The Lord has given us a love for children & especially the orphaned. We are saying yes to His calling & going. We can't wait to see what He is going to do while we are there. He loves all His children so much & we can't wait to share His love with them! Please be praying for us as we travel & are there! Updates to come!!! Oh, & Casey's Christmas gift was bug spray that is 98% deet! =) He was very excited about it..no really, he was!

Everyone have a Happy & Blessed New Year!!! Blessings & Love!!!