The Birthday Girl is a Teenager

Today is Ann Ferris' 13th birthday! We can't believe that we have a teenager in the house, but we are so thankful, too. We will have a fun video ready to post in the next few days. For now, we celebrate... 

Christmas Day Pictures

Here are some highlights from Christmas Day at our house.  It was a great day.

A Caston Christmas Video

Here is a video journal of our recent Christmas adventure from Georgia to Mississippi and back!

Back to College

Last night at the dinner table Sarah Wynn asked if she had to go to college. Kristy told her that she probably would go to college. Sarah Wynn replied, "Mommy, will you go with me?" Kristy almost melted. :0)

Trip to Mississippi, Part 3 (Mamaw and Papaw's House)

Here are some highlights from our annual pre-Christmas family get together in Midway, MS, home of the... well, home of Mamaw and Papaw Luby (Kristy's maternal grandparents). They have been married for 65 years!

Christmas Day

Yesterday morning was Christmas Day. As others, we woke and experienced the fun of watching our children dive into their gifts, savoring them, overwhelmed at times. That is how we want to experience the gift of God in the gospel. Savoring and enjoying the great grace-gift of Jesus, who is our righteousness, hope, peace, and joy.

And yes, for family readers, photos are on the way!

Trip to Mississippi, Part 2 (Nini and Papa's House)

Here are some sample pics from our time at Nini and Papa's house last week in Benton, MS.

Surprise Outing to See Christmas Lights

Tonight after the kids got their baths and were dressed for bed, we surprised them by fixing hot chocolate for each of us, getting in the van, putting on Christmas music, and driving around to enjoy Christmas lights. Just making memories.

Trip to Mississippi, Part 1 (Surprise 40th B'day)

After being in Mississippi since last Wednesday, we are now back in Atlanta for the rest of the Christmas season. But we had such a great time, and made many, many memories. Over the next few days, I'll be posting some of them.

Today I have posted sample pics from our overnight at the Coleman's in Money, MS... and my surprise 40th b'day party! Kristy definitely got me. And then she did it again the following night in Jackson with old (literally) college friends. :0)

East Lanier Christmas Pageant

Here are some photos of the Christmas Pageant that were sent to me by someone who had a camera.

Christmas Pageant

Tonight was the East Lanier Community Church's Christmas Pageant. I (McKay) was the narrator, Schaeffer was Joseph, Sarah Wynn was a sheep, and Ann Ferris was a Wise Man (or Wise Woman... even though the wise people originally were not at the manger- they arrived much later... in Nazareth).  Unfortunately, we forgot the camera. Ugh.  But a really fun night. 

Kristy Speaking to Women's Group

This morning Kristy is speaking at the Red Sky Cafe in Buford for the East Lanier Community Church women's Christmas brunch. Tonight we plan to watch the Heisman presentation. Today, since it is so cold outside, we may break out some board games.

Movie Night: Lord of the Rings

We are watching Lord of the Rings (FotR). I surprised the kids (the big two) tonight, and they are so pumped. The lights are down, the tree is lit, the fire is roaring, and LOTR is on! :0)

Put Another Log on the Fire

We have enjoyed having a wood burning fireplace SO MUCH! I just had a bunch of wood delivered so that we can have fires almost nightly. :0)

Final Day of CC

Last Monday was the final regular day of the semester at Classical Conversations. Here are some highlights, including Ann Ferris and Schaeffer giving presentations.

The Kinsey Farm

Last night we went up to the Kinsey Farm to get our Christmas tree and roast marshmallows over the fire pit. Then we came home, decorated the tree and enjoyed the fire.

Christmas Tree Day

Today I have the kids while Kristy is at a church planter wives meeting. Afterward, we plan to drive up to the Kinsey Family Farm to cut our Christmas Tree (and roast marshmallows on their fire pit).  Then we will bring it home, start a fire, decorate that puppy, and watch the Grinch! 

I should have some fun pics to post.

20th Anniversary

Tonight as Kristy and I were out on our weekly "date night," we realized that this is the 20th anniversary of when we began officially "dating." We are a little behind on wedding anniversaries: this June is #17. Anyway, we went all out and enjoyed soup and conversation at Jason's Deli! :0)

Fun at the Blount's

Last week we enjoyed tacos at the Blount's house. While the parents hung out upstairs, the kids had a really fun time playing in the huge basement playroom.

A Great Thanksgiving!

Today we were blessed to have the Hightower and Melendez families over to our home for Thanksgiving. Oh my, what a GREAT day! However, we did miss our family and hope that they had a great day, too. Here are some highlights of today's action, which included a feast, several hikes in the woods and down the creek, trampoline games, dramatic readings, an original play and much more.