Batson Family Christmas
On Saturday, almost everyone came to Ann and Steve’s house for the big Batson family gathering. Of course there was food, and before eating we all said the Batson family blessing (and a few even did the second stanza).


Mike and Mary were not able to attend, as they were stuck in Arizona with newborn baby Jacob. So, we all gathered around and FaceTimed them. It was great to see them, though I wouldn’t generally recommend videoconferencing with almost 30 people on one end.

And here are the new parents and new baby.

I took a picture of all in attendance to document the occasion.


There was of course a gift exchange. JJ seems excited.

Maggie’s now the tennis coach at her school, so we made her this bottle.

It was great to gather together with everyone!