The Hustle and Bustle of Christmas

Christmas Eve was shared at Church at Cahaba Bend. The many blessings of family and friends are truly brought to light especially at Chrismas time. This was my first Christmas as a Grandmother which made it all the more special.











Christmas breakfast was wonderful. Tracy and Ben prepared a delicious meal which all of us enjoyed to the fullest. There was the normal opening of gifts and Anna Tyler received an abundance of those. Even though she probably didn't realize all the excitement around her, she did seem to really like the Lady Bug book she got.











It was a group effort to prepare for the next leg of the day...lunch at Granny Rose's. Tisah folded away some of Anna Tyler's laundry, PaPa helped peel Hershey Kisses for a dish to take to Tracy's Grandmother's later, Tracy and Ben were busy preparing food and goodies, and Auntie Red helped out with Anna Tyler by keeping her happy and finally, napping.











Granny Rose's was fun with all the family. We enjoyed each other but especially enjoyed Lauren and Anna Tyler. Children have a way of placing a unique feeling on Christmas Day.










The Saturday after Christmas has become a Williams Family tradition to spend at the farm in Holly Pond. We always enjoy this day. We eat...not traditional Christmas food...hamburger, bar-b-que, and all the trimmings that go along with those. All those who choose to do some horseback riding and skeet shooting participate in those activities. This was Anna Tyler's first year at the farm and her day was spent indoors enjoying her family and especially her cousin Daniel. We look forward to many more farm days.










We are so very thankful for all that we have been given.

Baby in a 'boggan!

When I learned that we were going to have a Grandbaby, I pulled out my knitting needles and proceded to make a baby blanket. Now that Anna Tyler is here, I decided to try my hand at making her a toboggan. It's a bit big for her but as Ben said, her head won't get any smaller and she'll grow into it.

Tisah and PaPa had fun keeping her while her Mommy and Daddy went to a Christmas party last night. She's such a wonderful little bundle of joy. What a blessing.

A Visit With Santa

I just received the above picture from Ben. He, Tracy, and Anna Tyler flew to Orlando to visit Tracy's sister and her family for Thanksgiving. Anna Tyler is getting to know her cousins Deven, Collin, and Kayla. Report is they are having a grand time and visited with Santa while there. We pray for their safe return home Friday and are looking forward to many stories and more pictures from the trip.

Bama Anna Tyler

I spent the day of the Alabama/LSU game with Anna Tyler and her Mommy and Daddy. We had fun doing some things around the house and playing. After a very nerve-racking game, I snapped this pic of Anna Tyler in her "Little" Al onesie. Roll Tide!

*I will have to give Tracy props for dressing her...thanks, Tracy*

Anna Tyler's Tree

Papa and Tisah decided that they would plant a tree in honor of their precious granddaughter. After much research and mulling over what type tree they would plant, they chose to plant a red maple. As you can see, Papa had plenty of help from Scout. We hope that Anna Tyler will enjoy watching her tree grow and change from season to season. The tree was planted in our front yard on Friday, November 7, 2008.