– That Christmastime can make even veggies a special treat
– Aunt Julie\’s creativity in merging James traditions… great job, Julie. You make Christmas FUN.
– Cousin banter. These twins bring a fantastic new dynamic.
– Basden\’s simplicity and contentedness 
– Baylor victories – RG3 for Heisman and Alamo bowl. Go Bears! (and Frogs)
– Customized Secret Santa cousin gifts
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– Bruce the shark, Aunt Julie hit the bulls-eye with this one
– As Pappy would say, for a minute there these girls had some real power
– Basden never more than a few inches from these babes
– Watching Chris and Crystal maneuver Payton and Naomi\’s sleeping and eating and playing schedules
– A couple of pretty hours at the park with pretty girls
– Private lessons from Uncle Chris – who can still wow his nephews with his home-run derby
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| My mind\’s eye still sees Chris at Hudson\’s age, baseball in hand, throwing the ball with Luke and dinging up the backyard fence |
– Daboo\’s gift to all the (grown-up) girls – shopping, lunch, and TIME. Looking forward to next year\’s outing with Amy at the table (and thanks, guys, for watching all the kids!)
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles… 1 Chronicles 16:11-12