It was a wonderful trip, filled with lasting memories: the boys first real Christmas Eve at Granny's (more on that below), Poppa's trains, playing with cousins, feeding/chasing the seagulls at the Lion's Bridge (the sign only specified to not feed the ducks), driving through the Celebration of Lights, visiting the Virginia Living Museum with Nanna & Poppa, massages for Rob & Ginger, first visit to Chick-fil-A (boys' & Ginger's!) and most of all, visiting with family!
Christmas Eve was a blessing. It was such a joy to see the boys take part in the tradition has taken place for the last 50 years. The played with family they hadn't seen in 2 years, listened to the Christmas story (Luke) read by Granny, played Granny's piano, and ate the traditional meal (no, they weren't brave enough to try collards).
Playing Granny's piano (Charlie, Wesley, Winston)
Winston liked to "sing" along with the piano
And Wesley would clap at the end. It was a hysterical sight (and sound)!
While we were singing carols, Win and Wes discovered that Kaci and Phyllis would give them sips of Diet Coke. After which, they would twirl around in the middle of the room and fall to the ground (and then go beg for more).
Winston loving his first sips of soda!
They then helped Granny hand out jingle bells, and the moment Granny got up from the piano bench, Charlie stole her seat and started playing!
Charlie made his move for the empty seat
After singing, Winston giggled hysterically as he played with Kaci. She would hide under the table and jump out - and he LOVED it!
Playing with Uncle Raymond - the same home that he and Poppa grew up in!
2 comments:
The boys look so handsome in those vests. It's a shame they won't have them every year! What a show they put on. Thanks for the pictures. Nanna
These are lovely. Can you email some of the full size pics of the boys at the piano. Granny wants me to print them for her.
Thanks!
Lala
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