Historical White Christmas 2010 and Christmas at Papa and Grand Staples House

This Christmas is one we won't forget and went down in the history books. A white Christmas for the little southern peach state:Georgia!
It didn't stay long,and it wasn't sledding or snowman building worthy,but it was white,snow,beautiful and we got out in it for a while anyways.
We also went to Marks parents house Christmas night for our get together and that is when it started snowing. Luckily we live 3 miles away,but before heading home of course we got out in it some.
We had a very Merry Christmas celebrating our Savior,spending time with family,friends and each other,and of course the White Christmas Snow of 2010!

Live Nativity

Last night we went to our little downtown to watch a live Nativity. Andrew had seen the signs when riding around and they had remembered last year so we went and watched,listened,petted live animals and had hot chocolate.
A local church runs it each year for a few hours a night for about 3-4 nights before Christmas. We love our new surroundings and quaint little town,way out in the sticks(ha),wouldn't want to be anywhere else,this is truly our hometown now,so blessed!

Pink Pig 2010(Pics) then Post to follow

Pink Pig 2010

Last night we went on our annual Pink Pig trip with some of our best buds. I think this is the 4th or 5th year we have gone,hard to keep up with and wondering how many more times the boys are going to let us take them. No signs of being "too cool" to ride the pink pig,so plans are on for next year!
When looking at the pics you will see I was the only adult that was "uncool",all the other adults that were with me were on lookers this year,but they missed out on squeezing theirselves in to a tight spot,and going for the exciting pink pig adventure ride,lol.
Here are some pics from the fun filled visit to the pink pig,and I can't believe I forgot to take pics of us at our favorite eating spot,"The Varsity",but that is usually the highlight of the night!
It was a fun outing and we look forward to continuing the Staples/Elkins Pink Pig Tradition in 2011.

Santa Party at The Garners 2010

Sunday after church our good friends had us over for their annual Santa party. This year they had a "Santa" that was a missionary. Santa came in and greeted the boys and girls(40+ kids)and parents,then went right into what the true meaning of Christmas is all about,Jesus! He read the Christmas Story,talked with the boys and girls and then collected canned goods to bring with him on his mission trip.
He then had all the boys and girls come visit with him. We were happy to have our cousin Christian join us from out of town,he is here to visit with us this week before Christmas.
I am really behind on my blog and downloads,but I do have some sweet pics from a Happy Birthday Jesus party I will soon post.This party was given by some good friends as well about a couple of weeks ago. So here are the pics from the Santa party and soon to come are some more blogs I hope to get caught up on.