Merry Christmas at the Stokes Folks!

Christmas was wonderful at the Stokes Folks's home. We had a great time just the four of us. Although Garet explicitly spoke for Gway & Pa for Christmas next year - 2012!!! (Just saying for all of the family members out there who may read my blog on occasion & who may think that they get Gway & Pa next year... nope... WE DO!!!)

Traditionally, everyone is THRILLED to pose for the Christmas morning line-up photo.

And it seems that yet again Santa was VERY confused, or maybe just suffering from Alzheimer's. He obviously thought the kids had been good this year because they got what they asked for for Christmas. We need to have a chat with that jolly old chap!!!

Garet got a PS3 gaming system.

Karlee got a lap top.

And me??? Tho I got many wonderful gifts, one of my favorites is from Garet. I told him I wanted a cheese grater for Christmas. And I guess one wasn't good enough, so he got me three cheese graters...

BUT... one of them is a bit unique...

We sure laughed and wondered how long it would take me to grate a zucchini to make a loaf of zucchini bread!!! But, I think I can now officially grate cheese for any mice that might dare visit...

LOVE that crazy kid!!! Thank you, Garet for the cheese graters!!!

And thank you to all for the wonderful gifts our family received this Christmas.

And of course thank you, Heavenly Father, for the gift of your Son, and the continued gifts we enjoy daily through your love and guidance!

Merry Christmas to all!!!