Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Our Wonderful Holidays

I am a little behind, so Blogger friends just forgive. Our Holidays were so much fun this year. We started off with our traditional Christmas at Papaw and Nanna's house. We ate lots of delicious food, enjoyed listening to David reading to us the Christmas Story, and then played a silly-fun game which included opening a layered present w/gloves on and a Santa hat. Santa Young was very good to us, the last present given out was to David. He opened a box as light as a feather-- inside was a certificate for all of us to go to Graceland and then stay at the famous Heartbreak Hotel. David was so excited. This has been one of his dreams. We left for Memphis on Monday to tour "The Big House", and had a wonderful time. Just as we were about to leave, Austin and I were taking a break and guess who walked beside us......John Stamos. Remember Jessie on Full House, and the ER Dr. Tony. David asked if we could take a pic w/ him and he gladly said Yes. Of Course, I have been teased for girlishly saying,"this is so-oo exciting". Our New Years week was so very fun. We headed to Chattanooga to our dear friends Joe, Greta, Kirsten and Christopher Rhyne's house. We welcomed in the New Year on our knees in prayer. We continued the Holiday visiting our good friends Craig and Debbie Downs. We had a delicious dinner at Famous Dave's, and then headed to their house for a fun party with some friends that we haven't seen in a long time. We had such a nice evening. We enjoyed sitting around while Craig's mom played the piano and we sang so many nice hymns. We loved playing with Marabelle, what a sweet puppy. We still had more celebrating and went to our old neighbors the McBrides house. Emily loved playing w/ Maddie and Maclaine, while Austin and Ben played a racing game. We woke up to the wonderful aroma of Brad's Special Pancakes. Yum.. We enjoyed our visit. As you see we love good times so we ended our celebration with our adopted Grandma, Mrs. Ford. We enjoyed dinner with the Daughertys and visited with Mark and his soon to be family. We feel so thankful having such wonderful friends. God has blessed us with so many special people in our lives. Happy Late New Year!! *To see pics, just click on the picture.

09 New Years Week

4 comments:

Your Penn Palz : said...

and i'm sorry to be so late in making a comment!!! it's been 10 whole days since you posted this and i'm just now seeing it!!!
the pix are GGGRRRRRRRREEEAATTTT! looks like ya'll had a 'fab' time during the holidays! BTW! how's greta doing? it's been YEARS since i've talked to or seen her!
hope your new year is off to a bang and HOPING to get to see ya sometime THIS YEAR!!!
love ya tons... XO

The Marcum Family said...

Shell, I only posted last night, I started back in Jan. and just finished. Your not late. Greta is doing great. We have taken our vacation to HH for the last 4 summers. It is always so fun. I miss you. Talk to you soon!

Ronda said...

Loved all of your holiday pictures...so glad that you let me know you updated(My computer is making me CRAZY! :))! Looks like you had a fantastic time with friends and family. What a great gift for Pastor Dave... a visit to Graceland! "I" have been there when he has sang like his precious Elvis! LOL!
It was so nice to hear your voice today! I will be praying for God's perfect will for you all this week! Love ya lots!

VickieG said...

Hi Marcum Family :) We truly enjoyed your visit this weekend. You have a beautiful family. I hope to see you soon!! I am excited about the idea of your family being a part of our church and I pray the Lord will lead you our way.

In God's Love,
Vickie Guizar