{it was a very merry christmas!}

We are so blessed. Blessed with two great families who love us very much. Last night we celebrated Christmas Eve at the Peddicord's, and today we celebrated Christmas here with the McCluen's where we currently live. We could not have asked for a better day and week. We are so thankful that we had the week off and got to share it with each other and our families. Having a giving heart and being with one another is what it is all about. Thank you everyone for everything, we love you! :)

our tree...


Casey opening his "Alf" Season One DVD set :)


cheeeeese!


The aftermath!

{our cabin getaway}

Casey and I have been awaiting this week for a veeeeery long time! Not only was it Christmas week, but it was time for our cabin that we rented. The mountains in Sevierville were covered in snow and it was gorgeous! We had to get chains to put on the tires to even make it up there! I got to open all my Christmas gifts while I was up there (Casey's new stereo system in his car was his gift)! I got business cards, a new camera case, the New Moon board game, and Grand Ole Opry Tickets! Thanks baby, I love you! <3

Our cabin, "Bear Hugs"


Kiffey was there for the fun! :)


Dollywood!


The fireplace was my favorite (next to the hot tub).


Our caricature drawing we had done :)

I can't wait for next year!

{my granny}

My sweet great-grandmother, Violet Carson, went to be with Jesus on December 13, 2009. A little over a month after having a massive stroke, she just could not go back to the way that she was. She was never fully herself, but she is now :) What a great Christmas she is having in heaven. Now she is healed with no more pain.

Many people don't know the story of my great-granny, but she took in my mom and her 4 siblings when they were young. She became their mother, raising them like her own. Therefore she was more like my granny, the only granny I ever knew.

Her technical name truly does fit the person that she was = a GREAT Grandmother :) I love you granny...