Love from Aunt Cherry

Savannah and Preston have been waiting for "forever" for Aunt Cherry to come to Charlotte to spend the day with them.  For the past year all of her trips have been working trips for the remodel, but this time it was all about the kids!!!  She came bright and early in the morning and surprised both kids with beautifully wrapped Christmas presents.  They each got amazing Christmas outfits that they will proudly wear on Christmas day. Aunt Cherry even had a special surprise for me, a new entire bedding set for our bed . . complete with about 10 pillows!!  It looks beautiful on our bed and I'm thrilled to finally have a new comforter (after being in the house 11 years)!  After a quick trip to the mall and a stop for me to pick up our race numbers Aunt Cherry treated us to lunch at Chick-fil-A.  The kids were so excited to eat out for lunch!!!

Then it was right back home to start the project with Savannah, making an American girl outfit!  They sewed and sewed and sewed until everything was just right.  And the outcome was ADORABLE!!

Preston enjoyed his special time of building his own butterfly house.  He was very patient as Savannah's project took a bit longer than his, but I think the excitement of having Aunt Cherry here was enough for him.

Once the projects were complete, she whipped up an amazing dinner to put in the oven.  Oh, the smell of it baking during the afternoon was awesome!  And while I continued to work away at the computer catching up she even agreed to join the kids for a game of Life. :)  Once that was over Aunt Cherry even volunteered to hang the garland on our stairs. . . with an extra special ribbon touch this year.  That's my least favorite part about decorating for Christmas and now viola, it's already done!  Hip hip horray!

It was such a full day, one overflowing with love and joy.  I can't decide what the best part was . . . entertainment for the kids, the delicious dinner, having the garland hung, or my amazing new bed furnishings.  All I know is that as she pulled out of the driveway way after dark we were all filled to the brim with happiness.  What a special day!  Thank you Cherry for giving and loving on us today!!!