Merry Christmas from Swimmin' Hole Lane!

Merry Christmas!

The annual trek to James Island

The Braytons took Lolly and Beau to James island County Park to see the annual light display. The light drizzle stopped and we got out to walk through the forest and go see Santa. It started pouring while seeing Santa and we had to hurry back to the car!

Too scared to find out what she's saying...

Carol with Santa. She's probably asking for a new "critter". Let's hope not!

Cami made Cooper sit on Santa's lap. I think he's asking for a 15 year old blonde....

The trip home...2 goofy, 1 sleepy!

Fort Brayton

...sure it looks dangerous, but it's fun and there's not much to do in the country...

Grammy's Birthday Party

We celebrated Grammy's birthday Sunday at Tessa and Justin's. All the girls participated in the meal and Beau provided dessert. We had a great evening! Grammy got lots of great presents...a digital picture frame with over 400 photos of her family already loaded, a scarf, gloves and knit hat, new Clark clogs, socks and a pedicure. What a haul! Guess that's one of the perks of having 6 children!!

Birthday pie...coconut cream

Opening presents with helper Claire

Justin and Grandpa in deep conversation.

Orvin Christmas Party

The annual "Orvin Holiday Throwdown" was December 7. It was a cold night but still a happening event. The Custom Four played and sounded great ! It was fun but ALOT of work. Ebbie claims this was the finale...we can only hope and pray...

H.G., Ebbie, Andy and Rachel

Claire and Rachel on the stage!

Matthew,Ebbie, Andy and Rachel

Christmas Program

Carol's school had a Christmas program last night. Carol and her chorus group performed and then it was off to make ornaments in the different classrooms.

Carol and her "best" boys!

Carol and Daddy

Making "edible" Christmas trees!

Concentrating on the craft!

We have a new niece!!

Phil and Heidi have a new daughter, Presley Jo Harrop. She arrived at 5:47pm on Friday 12/5--7lbs even, 19 1/2 inches long, cute as a button. We can't wait to meet her. Grammy and Grandpa fly to Iowa right after Christmas.

Presley Jo ( or PJ as Beau calls her)Proud Papa Phil

Meeting the new sister!

Mommy and Presley Jo (Berkeley took this photo)