Visit In BirminghamDecember 16-17The December Graduation for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary was held in Birmingham this year, and this gave us an opportunity to drive over and see Jeff and family. With reindeer headpieces and Santa Claus hats, Grandma Brenda got right into the Christmas spirit with Ashleigh and Jordan. We felt fortunate to get a suite of two adjoining rooms, making it convenient for us to interact with the girls, handle naps for Elyse, etc. We are listening to Ashleigh read - she is an incredible reader. I tell them she is better than some of my University students.
As dramatic a development as Elyse's walking was, in my view it was not the greatest change in her since our last visit. She had made a great leap to playfulness. The last time she was a baby, now she was a playful little girl. I would bounce her on my knee, and when I stopped, she would bounce up and down to get me to do it again. And I spent several minutes tossing a soft pillow to her. She would pick it up and toss it back and laugh. It was delightful.
Saturday, December 17.Before we headed back to Atlanta and they to Pearl River, we went to the Macaroni Grill for a belated celebration of Jeff and Darla's anniversary. With the business of August and the arrival of Katrina, they hadn't had much time for celebration. Elyse's laughing with Grandma Brenda is an example of her greater range of personality this trip - it was delightful to us.
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