Christmas in Osceola

We had a great Christmas. We left Tuesday night and drove through the night.. Anthony slept the entire way! We arrived at my parents house around 3:30 in the morning.

We spent Christmas Eve visiting several friends of the family and attended Church that night. Christmas morning the family arrived, lots of food and tons of presents were opened. Here are some pictures of our week.

Of course everyone loved getting to see Anthony for the first time.

We drove to Wilson to visit Gamma K, Linda, and Denise at my mothers store.

Linda and Anthony
Denise and Anthony

Then we had to go by Lee Bowles liquor store.

Tony, Anthony and Lee.

Watch out for Dangerous Don Anthony.
Pappy and Anthony just relaxing.

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Christmas Morning.

Pappy and Anthony playing in the mirror.

Merry Christmas

My Aunt Yvonne and Anthony

Tony's Aunt Carol and Anthony

Carol, Justin, and Anthony. We were so glad you joined us for Christmas!!!

My niece Mallory playing with some of her presents.

My nephew Will opening more presents. It was so funny when he opened the gift we gave him. He said I can't wait to open this... they always give good presents.... only to be let down by a toy he already received. It's bound to happen with so many gifts.

Gamma K what is so funny.

My cousin Rita helping Will open his presents.

Rita's husband Mark.

My Uncle Gordon

My Uncle Donnie

Of course here is Dixie right in the middle of everyone playing with her toy.

Anthony playing with his new toys.

Too cute! Anthony, Mallory and Nisa playing.

This was fun trying to get family photos.

Gamma K and Anthony

How sweet.

Christmas Night... bath time

Anthony's first sink bath.

Mallory's turn

So Happy.
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Friday morning.

Phil, Melissa and Sydni came over from Jonesboro to visit with us Friday morning.

My brother Jim and Anthony

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Friday night several of my parents friends came by to visit

I went to bed early, then woke up sick as a dog. Still not over it....now I'm afraid Anthony is trying to get it!! I have a wonderful husband that has been taking good care of both of us.

Hope everyone had a great Christmas.

I received an email from a good friend of mine that said something like this... it's not about the gifts we receive but the time spent with family and friends that really matters. It's true. When we sit around and visit with family and friends we don't remember the gifts but we do remember the good and bad times together. (Although I still remember when I got a moped and my brother wanted to drive it around and wrecked it within the hour - now it's funny to laugh about it). So as the year comes to a close lets remember how blessed we are and not to take anything or anyone for granted.

Have a Happy and Safe New Year.

Christmas......

Christmas is the time of year when family and friends get together and celebrate the birth of Christ and all the many blessings that have been bestowed upon us throughout the year. Let's take the time to show one another how much we love them and need them in our lives.

As everyone knows we have been extremely blessed this year with Anthony James! He is so amazing, we could not imagine life without him. Tony and I want to thank everyone for all their thoughts and prayers concerning Anthony and our family this year. He is truly a miracle!!

From our family to your family MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

This was fun trying to hold a cat in one arm a baby in the other and Tony running back setting the timer on the camera. Of course Dixie is the best - tell her to lay down by the tree and she is there...that is of course if she hears you! After all she is almost 13 years old.

Love this picture I took of the horses last week. It was cold and foggy. Laney is on the left and Tex is on the right.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Tony, April, Anthony, Dixie, Ruger, Laney and Tex Rocconi.

Cutest Santa Ever

Ok, I went a little crazy with the camera today. I got so many pictures of Anthony in his Santa suit. It's hard to see but he even has on the shoes!

The MacDonald family gave Anthony this suit along with several other outfits - THANK YOU!

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Now this looks like a future Veterinarian! Thanks Roy and Mary.

Anthony is wearing his John Deere outfit - ready to play. He is able to sit up really good in his Bumbo chair!

Exhausted after a day of play - time for a nap...