December's finale!

The last 2 weeks of December were spent attending Christmas functions and enjoying friends and family! December 13th Mom and Dad sang at the Grove Park Inn. We hung around for pictures and checked out some of the gingerbread houses.

Emily, Eric and Caleb climb in the sleigh...

Amanda and Trent Phillips, getting close to their 2nd anniversary in January!

Later that evening, we took Caleb to the "Return to Bethlehem" scene at the Methodist Church. He got to see lambs, chicks, and goats as well as potters and pharisees, and eventually Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. Pictures were not allowed inside, but I got a snap shot of Caleb waiting "patiently" while our names were called.

Bennett's birthday is always tossed in among everything else going on in December. This year he has help celebrating and opening his presents! He is now 23 years old...

Caleb enjoyed playing on the front porch with Papa - and checking out the snow man!

Bennett played tympani with the Asheville Symphonic Band at a downtown church on the 18th. Looks spiffy all dressed up!

That's all for this post - but Christmas Day memories will be coming! Hope to post again soon!