Long Day...

A Very Merry Christmas...

Because Mike is well enough to enjoy these special moments with us. Looking at these pictures of this Christmas, it is hard to believe that less than a month ago we were in the hospital.....God is so good. I'm so thankful, so very thankful! Obviously from the pictures, you will be able to tell that the boys really enjoyed this Christmas. Cole is growing up so fast and Taylor is the quintessential older brother! It got very loud at times, especially when Cole would go for one of Taylor's new toys. Wow! I thought it would never end! :) But it was so much fun and it was so fun to take these pictures and capture this memory! So cool to think of how next Christmas there will be another little Henderson! God is too good to us! Merry Christmas!

Christmas Eve...

Always such a special time with my family. We spend the entire day together starting with brunch at around 11, games and hanging out, appetizers, singing around the piano, dinner, opening presents and dessert. Normally the day doesn't end until around midnight or so, but this year, with Mike's health, our night ended a little earlier which was okay since the boys were getting over colds and we all seemed to be tired earlier.

My brothers and sisters and I went to see my Grandma at the hospital since she was going to be there over Christmas and we sang some Christmas songs. Garrett posted one on FB of us singing on the way home......hmmmmm......very interesting since its acappella! :)

It was good to see her though and she seems to be doing much better.

She should be able to come home in a little over a week.

I thought I would post some pictures of the highlights of the day!

Merry Christmas Eve!

Steven's beautiful tablescape! It made our Christmas Eve dinner so special!

The boys unwrapping and enjoying their presents!

My chunky monkey!

What a way to end it - self portrait all the way!

Steven Graduated!!!

Tonight Steven graduated from college with his accounting degree! He only had eight seats so unfortunately only the siblings could attend but at least we got to be there! This was the only picture I could take because my battery was dead! Ugh! Steven probably wanted it that way though because he really doesn't like to be in the pictures - he likes to take the pictures but he doesn't like to be in the pictures. Afterwards we all celebrated at Ruby Tuesday's! It was fun night and I am so happy for Steven. I'll miss all the Wednesday afternoons hanging out waiting for the evening class.......good memories though. He was a good excuse to sit on the couch and watch HGTV and eat! :) Love ya Steven!

Coley & His Bottle