Ewell's "Christmas Eve" Party

Every year we have a party for "Christmas Eve" with the Ewells. Usually it is the Sunday before Christmas, and this year was no exception. We all look forward to the great company and great pot-luck meal. This year again... was no exception. :)

It took me a little while to get down the stairs to the basement family room, but once I got there, they settled me into a comfy chair and party we did!

It was nice to visit with Jes' immediate family. We haven't seen any of them since before my stroke, except for Jes' mom who has come down and helped with laundry a couple of times. We sure have missed them all!



Jes' sister Katie & her hubby Greg



Jes' brother Tyler and girlfriend Melissa



Papa & Gram (Jes' Dad and Mom)

After all the yummy food... it was time for the traditional visit from Santa Clause! He always brings new Jammies to all the kids! We were excited to hear what the kids wanted for Christmas, since they had kept their lists mostly secret, knowing that Christmas was going to be a little different this year...



Whisper what you'll bring to me... tell me if you can!

Cody with Santa

 He wouldn't tell Santa what he wanted for Christmas. He said that there wasn't anything he "needed". He was happy with what he has. (Earlier discussions about Christmas wishes revealed that he was just happy that his mom was ok... nothing anyone could buy him could make him happier. :*-) He is such a great kid!)

Aunt Millie with Santa

Baby Jaysen was NOT pleased! LOL

But Santa was ok enough to give knuckles to! Tee hee hee!

Hmmm... was Caleb a good boy??

He was happy to get a present from Santa!



Camer's and Santa

 Cameron had many of us in tears. He told Santa he wanted his Daddy to get a good job for Christmas!

(I am telling ya! I have great kids!!!)

Ty's cute girlfriend Melissa's turn!



We teased that all she wants for Christmas is a ring... and we don't mean on the phone! ;)

She is just awesome and we hope that she will become part of our family soon.

Santa and Mrs. Clause

Isn't this the cutest picture ever??

 Caleb in his new PJ'S with his new toy too!



Ninja Emma

Her new jammies are so cute and pink with kitties! :) 

Where's the snow??

So... after the chaos of everyone opening their gifts at once, and getting changed into their warm new PJ's, I turned to Caleb and said, "Hey! I didn't hear you tell Santa what YOU wanted for Christmas"

He replied that "he didn't ask, so I didn't tell him."

I said to go quick and tell him now before he leaves!

He quickly replied, matter-of-factly, that he didn't think it was the real Santa anyway because it sounds like Grandpa. I laughed and said, "Oh really?"

To which he added: "Besides, he doesn't gots snow on his boots. The real Santa gots snow on his boots!"

How can you argue with that?? Bwahahaha!!

So... we are left wondering still what our kids really want for Christmas this year, and hope between what little we guessed and got them, and what a sweet Secret Santa stopped by and left (a few early presents that are making Caleb crazy LOL), that this Christmas will be magical for them.

Though... with the miracles of healing they have witnessed with the recovery from their mom's stroke... I don't know if store bought gifts can even measure up.

Heaven Father gives the most amazing gifts.

We are humbled at our Christmas miracle this year...

And we are so thankful for His greatest gift... his Son Jesus Christ.

Merry Christmas to one and all!!