Our First Christmas Away From Home

Ho, Ho, Ho Christmas Day 2010 --A few hundred miles from home.  For the first time in their lives they arose on Christmas morning many miles south of our Christmas tree and the comforts of home.  But, not to worry Santa made an early appearance before he went to work and then dropped a few goodies off for them way down south. 



One of those gifts was a watch, want to know the time.....just ask Mr. Watchman, he can tell ya!  
Oldest kid has blessed him with that Christmas time monkier.   (it's better than Fat Baby---a nickname given me by my lovely siblings)




Working---which he did lots of. 




The boys grilled steaks for the crews to which I added Peach Cobbler, Uncle Harlen candy and Orange Balls.  Also I cooked lunch while visiting. We left at 6pm-ish stopping in Stephenville for a snack at Allsup's.  The boys were unhappy that Hard 8 was closed.....BOTH times we drove by!  About the time we made it to Jacksboro the carb overload got the best of them and they conked out...then slept the rest of the way home.  Their first words upon entering the driveway...."do we have to feed?"....."no....go to bed, it's late"
It was a good day--I'm glad we could go.