Arrival in Maryland

Well, we made it here with absolutely no difficulties... it was a very smooth, albeit long, trip. The boys sat and vegged in front of the brain drain (TV) for a few minutes when they got out of the truck.

But then they played with their cousin Raven, who is 4 years old now. They were so excited to see each other! Raven said, "THE COUSINS ARE HERE!!!!!"

This is Raven getting all dressed for church Sunday morning. She gets more beautiful every year!

Sunday evening, we went to a restaurant in Tyson's Corner, VA. This is the HUGE toy soldier in front of the restaurant.... the boys wanted their picture taken with it... in the dark.... you can hardly see them in this picture!! LOL!

Anyway, we went there to celebrate James' birthday (he's 27). James is Jason's step brother.

We were also there to hear Winnie's sister Lynn sing Christmas carols with the group she sings with. I got a video of them singing Silent Night.... but in the low light, you can't see them at all... only hear them.

This is Raven at the restaurant "patiently" waiting for her food.

Here is Grampa and Adam horsing around waiting for dinner to arrive....

And this is a picture Raven took of Nick and I.

The message that Pastor Dale preached at Dad and Win's church on Sunday morning was EXCELLENT! I will make a separate post and type in my notes and thoughts on the message. And of course..... "SANTA" is coming tonight, so there will be plenty of pictures to come of the kiddos on Christmas morning! Hope you are all enjoying your special family time this Christmas. Talk to you again soon! Blessings!