As the title says we (or Philip) got a break from school! It was a much needed break and we were looking forward to the time with family very much. We got to be in middle TN for a good two weeks. It ended up being a very full and busy time but yet very refreshing from being in Memphis. Philip worked numbers of shifts on the ambulance, did website work, and a few odd jobs that needed done.

Christmas eve we got to do some caroling for some of Papa and Mama’s neighbors. It was quite the time, we got rained out before we were done. We still had a good time and were able to bless numbers of people. The day before Mama and all of us girls made cookies, caramel popcorn, and checks mix to put in baskets to give to those we went to see. We had lots of fun working together! Papa invited the Millers and Beilers over for the evening. All of the family was here too. We had a wonderful evening visiting, playing together, and eating supper together. Here are a few pictures that I thought you might enjoy.

Making bean dip

This was our center piece for the table Christmas eve.

The spread! It made a very pretty table.

This is the families new dog. She is very pretty and an obedient dog. We tied this ribbon on her but when she went back outside she thought it was a new thing for her to play with.

Christmas day we were all together as a family. We had a wonderful time and lots of fun! It was nice having the guys around and no one needing to do anything in particular.

Anthony’s sleeper says My First Christmas on the front. Mama found it for him at a thrift store before he was born. It fit him perfectly.

We spent New Years Day with Philip’s family. We had a good time playing games and being together. Anthony didn’t enjoy the day very much because he was sick. He picked up a stomach bug that was going around. He was pretty miserable for several days because he also got a cold. There were several rough days and nights for a bit but thankfully he is getting better. 

Now we are back in Memphis and back to school. Only two more months of book work left! A month of study for Step1 board exam and then rotations begin. Philip is ready to be done with the daily classroom time and I don’t blame him.

Here is a bonus picture for you! He is sound asleep in his swing.