This year our annual Christmas party with the Pierson family was at Dawn's house. Ethan made a grand entrance in a Santa Suit stuffed with balloons. Everyone roared with laughter and cheered him on in his festive promenade. We enjoyed soup for lunch and lots of yummy treats! Then we gathered downstairs to exchange gifts.(I don't know anyone besides Dawn who could make an unfinished basement so attractive and homey!) There were fun surprises for everyone. Pierse had his turn to be "Santa" and hand out the presents. He did a fine job! The best part of the day was being together. The new babies Kate, and Bridgette brought so much joy and fun as well as the anticipation of Garrett and Lindsey's new little one. We all had a bit of heartache as we thought of Truxton serving in Iraq. We all wish he were here instead, but honor his noble choice to be serving our country. Megan had a life-size cardboard replica of him there. It was great! It's too bad that life keeps us all from being together more. We sure cherish the memories!
