December 2012

Marshall checks out his new farm

 Tyler and Greerson have been banned from video games until they open presents!

 Bill, Woody and Tommy in deep discussion

Henry checks out his binoculars

 Marshall has his very own tractor

Woody watched Sheryl open her presents with Doyle

 

December was a busy month at the Worley household. We hosted a cookie exchange for our small group Bible Study the first weekend. Daryl tried his hand at making Pecan Tassies with disastrous results, so it was decided that Christa was the cook in the house for Pecan Tassies. She made a batch for the exchange and they were the hit of the party. The next weekend we worked with the Boy Scouts and helped host the pizza and caroling party. Greerson had a Christmas concert with his band. He really enjoys playing the trombone in the band. The following weekend we had Shultz family Christmas at the ranch. It was on Saturday this year instead of Sunday. Christa's dad, Woody and his brothers families all came together and we had a nice visit. Friday the 21st we had our annual progressive dinner party. This was our year for dessert. Daryl cooked all day Thursday and half the day Friday making cookies. We had cutout cookies, cinnamon roll cookies, Peanut Butter cup cookies and Magic middle cookies in addition to a cheesecake. The party was fun, but only lasted until about 2 am this year. We normally meet on a Saturday and everyone isn't quite as tired. Most years it can go until 4am. Saturday Daryl went to meet his sister Sheryl and her family for lunch in Temple, then we loaded up and headed to the ranch for Christmas. Christa's aunt Sheryl and uncle Doyle arrived about an hour before we did. Stephen and Shanda were already there. We played Mexican Train several times throughout the weekend. We opened gifts on Monday afternoon and Brenna was really cute. She looked at one of Marshall's presents and said, "impressive, very impressive"!  Christmas day was fun! Daryl was put in charge of the rolls, so he and Christa worked the dough and them ready just in time for lunch. Along with the family that was already there we were joined by Christa's Grandmother and her brother and his wife and their daughter. Several or Christa's cousins were present also. After lunch and opening gifts we played one more game of Mexican Train then loaded the car and headed into the dark cold night back to Waco.