On the 28th, we all converged on Grannie's. It is very difficult to get 10 greatgrands to cooperate for a picture. Some were hidden from view, while others just didn't want to be a part of it.
Uncle Andy won the ugly sweater contest!
We celebrated Christmas on the 27th. We spent the afternoon at the McWane center and celebrated family Christmas that night. 
I got to go visit with the NC fam to celebrate a belated birthday for Molly and Jeremy's 40th. I got to help out with some of the projects and add some pansies to the kitchen window. M enjoyed tying the sisters to a tree.
Some of my favorite pictures from Africa. It is hard to go to the zoo after seeing the animals in their natural habitat.
After attending the early service at HSBC, I am blessed to be the SS teacher of these wonderful kids and a part of this growing church in Bessemer.
Since I no longer go to VA to work, I have been able to spend more time with this wonderful group of ladies. I am currently trying to diversify myself so that I can learn some new things. 
Two of the girls with me in this picture are the girls I sponsor through African Children's Mission. It was a joy to get to meet them.
B is one of the girls I sponsor.
These are the backpacks that the elves made. We passed them out on activity day.
These bead ladies demonstrated how they make beads and fed us lunch.
