Papa’s World – CHRISTMAS EVE!

The night before Christmas and all through the house—-

How many times have you heard that?

Christmas Eve –

a time of family – sharing and laughing.

Christmas Eve – services in a barn!

Gathering of family –

some drinks and cheer.

I remember the three oldest – waiting –

and outside was a hearty laugh –

dash to the big windows overlooking the trees –

and the backyard.

And there he was –

“SANTA” dashing through the yard!

Three little girls enthralled –

Those memories I shall always cherish –

and I know when they have children –

The above story will be related to those little ones!

The trip to bring home the tree –

Sometimes a journey into the tree farm woods –

to cut your own –

little eyes all aglow –

the smell of the pine sap-

and the snow on the ground.

Little hands helping-

and soon some hot chocolate –

was back in the kitchen’s warmth.

Time to set the tree up and decorate.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING!

NOT A CREATURE WAS STIRRING – NOT EVEN A MOUSE!

CHRISTMAS EVE –

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Papa’s World – Christmas in a Barn – family.

While visiting family in Lake Holiday, Va. we all went to the Lutheran – Bethel Church –

CHRISTMAS IN A BARN SERVICE!

The first one since the Pandemic stopped them.

Held on a working farm in the countryside – I would estimate 250 plus people attended.

The service was full of music and children –

Practicing before the service started!

We had excellent seats.

Sarah – Ella – Maddy – Mike – Debby and Sherry.

The Christmas lights and hanging stringers from the chandeliers were pretty.

After the service, we emerged in the sunshine as it had gotten warmer during the service.

PAPA’S WORLD – CHRISTMAS IN THE BARN WITH THE MYERS FAMILY – PRICELESS!!!!

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Papa’s World – Family decorating cookies!

The oldest granddaughters tradition of decorating cookies for Christmas continues – 2023!

So many colors – so many choices – you hate to eat them!

All three are very artistic and very good at freestyling decorating!

Ella – Maddy and Sarah – our three oldest granddaughters!

This describes all three!

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PAPA’S WORLD – FAMILY DECORATING CHRISTMAS COOKIES – 2023!

Papa’s World – TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS!

All was quiet – music in the air – church services – our first Christmas celebration in our new home – CHRISTMAS EVE!

Outside decorations – flowers still blooming – love the South! Neighborhood all decorated – walking – hot chocolate – love the tree!

Christmas spirit – love – faith – giving – CHARITY!

“OH CHRISTMAS TREE BRIGHTLY SHINING”

PEACE – LOVE – JOY – HAPPINESS – CHRISTMAS EVE!

MERRY CHRISTMAS – from us to you – peace on earth – goodwill to all!

PAPA’S WORLD – TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS – from us to you – MERRY CHRISTMAS!