James Family goes to Hilton Head Island

DAY 096 // MONDAY 111226

After much anticipation, I finally took Laura to Eddie's Attic in Decatur for Open Mic Night. For only $5, its one of the best values for your entertainment dollar.

DAY 095 // SUNDAY 111225

Today, continuing the family tradition of seeing a movie Christmas afternoon, all the family went to see Steven Spielberg's War Horse. It gets 4 out of 5 stars for breathtaking cinematography, engaging performances, and wonderful score, despite being a little long (2.5hrs) and slightly unrealistic.

DAY 094 // SATURDAY 111224

My family and I are walking in to the Christmas Eve service at Heritage Church, my home church in Fayetteville. I always love going to this service to hear Pastor Rast sing his solo of O Holy Night -- very powerful stuff.

DAY 093 // FRIDAY 111223

Celebrating the McClendon Family Christmas, here are all my cousins on my mom's side of the family with my PawPaw and Grandma Sally in the center. We always take an adaptation of this photo with all the grandkids in the same order each year, for as long as I can remember. We are truly blessed and thankful for all the Lord has done and is doing for us!

DAY 092 // THURSDAY 111222

Rocky, Samantha, William, Kathryn, Amy and I got together for the 4th Annual Gingerbread House Making Party at William's house. Our rendition of the Polar Express is fully equipped with a locomotive engine, passenger car and a caboose in the rear. 

DAY 091 // WEDNESDAY 111221

Today Laura and I went to @Starbucks for a brief visit to read and relax. I tried something new and ordered a kids hot chocolate (pictured on the right). Great deal - only $1.25.