Over the river and through the wood...

To Grandmother's house we go.  Actually to my Mom and Dad's house we went after we got the morning's milking done and all the animals fed and taken care of for the day.  We all got together at Mom & Dad's for a day of food, fellowship and fun.  After a delicious meal and lots of laughter, we gathered in the den in front of a roaring fireplace.  Dad traditionally reads the story of Jesus' birth out of the Gospel of Luke.

Unto you a Child is born...

We had a house full of family members.  Along with our family and my Mom & Dad, my brother and sister-in-law were in from New Orleans, along with my sister, her husband and her six boys.  My mom's cousin also joined us.  After the Gospel was read, we enjoyed fellowshipping with each other.  There was lots of excitement!

We traditionally go out and launch a rocket or two.  This year we mixed it up a bit and added a wrinkle to the family rocket launching tradition.

Houston, all systems are go.

The Russians were known for putting a monkey in space.  The Sonnier's are now known for putting a frog in space.

Mission Control, the Frogmanaut is ready.  10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1...

On the launchpad

We have liftoff!

One Giant Leap for Frog-kind.

After the rocketry, we did a little target shooting with a new pellet gun...

Sharpshooters

Threw the football around a bit.

We had a good chance for sister-in-laws to catch up and visit, kids to play, and other adults to laugh and talk,

We Hugged, enjoyed each others' company, read directions on new toys,

And rode around on the golf cart.

We enjoyed our day and hope you did as well.  From our Family to yours, we wish you a Blessed and Happy 2014!

The Sonnier's wish you a Happy 2014!

May God richly bless you!