Harvey Christmas

Garrett’s late Aunt Linda was the epitome of a southern belle, and even though we lost her several years ago to cancer, her memory was very much alive this past weekend. Each year, all of the Harvey’s get together to celebrate Christmas. This years gathering took place in Waycross, Georgia at Aunt Linda and Uncle Skeeters house.

Just as Aunt Linda would have it, no detail was left undone. The tables were set with freshly starched linens, polished silver, crystal, and of course table gifts (a Harvey holiday tradition). There was ham, turkey, and boston butt (in true southern fashion, I’d be willing to bet that Aunt Linda would refer to this as “smoked pork” to avoid using the word “butt” in correlation to food). There were casseroles and plenty of fresh vegetables. And, much to my delight, there was a whole table dedicated to desserts, which I’m holding partly responsible for my recent decision to quit Weight Watchers (I just couldn’t bear the look of disappointment on “Weigh-in Ruth’s” face when she saw that I gained a few over the weekend).

After dinner, we exchanged gifts. The kids went first –read hysterical chaos with wrapping paper everywhere and mounds of impossible to get out of the box toys– and then the adults went, one by one. After it was all said and done, it took two cars to load up all of the Christmas gifts that we had received. Thankfully G’s mom is coming up this weekend with the second car load–a horse tire swing for MR from Meme and Papa Joe and a fiercely addictive beanbag game called Cornhole that Uncle Skeeter made for us.

We certainly have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season! And even though we are on week number three of a fever, cough, and ear infection for sweet MR and Hutson, we are counting our blessings daily! May Santa Claus fill our stockings with good health and lots and lots of laughter! Looking forward to Christmas Round II this weekend with G’s mom and Aunt and Unca B.