Dynamic Duo

Probably Will's favorite present he got for Christmas has been his keyboard, which costs $5.99 from Family Dollar and was a gift from his Gramma (not that he hasn't enjoyed all the others !). Shelby got a piano for her first Christmas and so Gramma thought it was appropriate for Will to get one too. He rocks out with his dad whenever they sit down together. I finally got it on video with Dad on keyboard, Will on vocals and Lucy as an amazed observer.

Christmas Celebrations

What an adventurous few days it has been for our family. We started celebrating Sunday, Dec. 21 with Christmas at Grandma's house with the whole Barbour family. It was wonderful and Will was a great sport even though he missed nap time. Then Grandaddy Branch visited on the 23rd, and the next day was a packed one with Nanny's in the afternoon and Mimi's at night. Gramma and Grandad stayed overnight wth Gracie and we all spent Christmas morning together. When Will woke up we sang Happy Birthday to Jesus before opening presents. This year it took a lot longer because we had to pause for breakfasts and naps. Grammy and Grandad Scott came over to shre gifts too. Will made out very well. We are blessed to have so much family around us and to share the holiday with so many people. God has been good to our family in 2008 and we are thankful for his Son our Saviour. What a great year it has been.

Weekend at the Rivah

This weekend Will and I spent the weekend in Deltaville with my college roommates Sara, Tess, Jane and Kate and their kids, Alexandria, Gayle and Liam. We had a really good time. We went on walks, played around the house and ate very well. Will didn't sleep too well Saturday night, which left me not well rested either, but we still had a great time.

On the way home, we had to pick up Lucy at my mom's, where she stayed for the weekend. Mom's dog Gracie was sweet and let Will hug and kiss her.

Visit With Santa

We went to the Santa Breakfast the the Exchange Club of Poquoson hosts the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Will got his first picture taken with Santa, who left a little to be desired, but oh well, he cooperated.

Christmas Parade - Dec. 5

Last Friday night we walked to the end of our road for the Poquoson Christmas Parade. It was cold, but we all bundled up and met up with our neighbors, the Morrsions, Inges and Harris'. Even Lucy came, allthough she was not a fan of all the fire trucks and police cars. The theme was the Celebrating the Military, so all of the floats had a military theme. Santa was on the back of the fire truck and everyone was tossing candy. This was the first time we had ever been to the parade, and even though it si little, it was still neat.