I found this picture from one of our first married ones, way back in 1962 at my folk's home in Chattanooga.
Now, of course, I can't begin to tell you what is in all the packages, and most, if not all, are long gone, not having survived in any meaningful way.
But, they were great at the time, just not lasting.
What do I remember about Christmas past, memories that survive all those years? Just the people in the pictures, and some of them are kinda fuzzy.
Our kids back in 1976..Dwayne. Donna and an Indian (Doug I'm sure)
This year, there are no presents under our tree. In fact, as of this date, there is no tree, but we are blessed with gifts, all wearing smiles and walking through our lives.
Sawyer.. out of college and working in San Francisco
Sydney..a junior at college in California, just back from a semester in Argentina
Archer..in high school and singing in various choirs over there in Conway, AR
Cady Gray..Conway's best middle schooler, also a budding musical talent
Drew..a high schooler up in VA into mountain biking and growing taller every day
Caroline..taking after her Great Grandmother with her art
Lucy..growing up too fast, but still having fun and loving life
Laken..our newest granddaughter, we welcomed her to the family just days ago
David..our newest grandson, another new one that we have come to love.
These are our greatest gifts for 2016, not coming in paper and bows, but in real life. We are proud of each and every one and feel blessed to call them our own, all nine…
There is another special gift in my life, and she looks good in anything that I wrap for her.
Some gifts are memorable, for sure...
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