Over The River And Through The Woods....Day Four

This morning started bright and early at 6am for me. I got up, iced the cake that I baked last night, finished packing all things under heading "toiletries" and tried to think of anything I may have forgotten. My dear friend, Russellann is in town (Abilene) for the holidays and I was overjoyed to see her for coffee this morning. Russellann has truly been instrumental and irreplaceable in my life the last two years. Her wisdom, soft and loving instruction and her constant belief in God's destiny for my life are things that I wish every woman could experience. Because of the countless prayers she has prayed for me and my family, I was thrilled to show her around the home that God has so graciously provided to us. It was such a sweet visit!

After Russellann left, we packed ourselves in the car and headed East on I-20. I had to take a pic of Ray tucked in her little "cockpit" in the backseat. She's got a new cup holder, trash can, dvd player, old school headphones, a lap tray and a very special new Nemo Webkin from "Aunt" Janna and the boys.

After our two hour journey, Raylen was overjoyed to see my mom, "G-Da". Mom graciously allowed me to go take a nap, while she and Raylen cooked for the Tidwell Thanksgiving party tonight. This will be the first family holiday without my PaPa and he will be missed. I am truly thankful for his life and legacy this year and that he is celebrating with my dad forever.Tomorrow, round two for Turkeyville. Yummy. We're going to put up the Christmas Tree at Mom's tonight or tomorrow, so look for stunning pics to come!