It began with Miss Rose's annual Hanukkah party. Boy-o-Boy, Miss Rose makes a brisket that will make you want to slap yo mama (it is just an expression Mother, I would never dare)....but it's darn good. My pals Will and Jack were in attendance as well. It was a blast, and we got to hang out with Uncle Haber too. Happy Hanukkah everyone!
After we celebrated Hanukkah, we began the Murphy family Christmas festivities. Mom, Dad and I went for our annual Christmas tree trip, which includes a Waffle House waffle and bacon for dinner. Let me tell you something, those waffles are world class.We decorated the tree in the second week of December this year, and I got to help. I kicked off the night by firing a beautiful glass ball ornament right down the pipe and into the built-in cabinet. That particular glass ball will no longer take part in Murphy family Christmas festivities.
Here, I am hanging a relatively indestructible ornament made of metal....see the tongue - I remind myself of a young Michael Jordan....nice.
And the grand finale...the Angel...hmmm, this tree is just a smidge taller than last year. Dad, let me help by climbing on your back...nope, still just a tad short...
...Let's try a different angle, but this time, with me on your shoulders...YES-Jackpot...brilliant.
Miss Meriwether - we spent some lovely time together during the holidays. She is clearly impressed with my tree decorating moves...Speaking of moves, see below for the old school yawn, stretch, and arm around the shoulder move caught on camera by chaperon Mom mid yawn and stretch...
We kicked of the Christmas week parties with Meriwether and her Mother and Father. Then we headed to Aunt Meg's on Christmas Eve-Eve. This trike was waiting...awesome. Uncle Josh was kind enough to clear a track around the house, so I could ride circles all night.
Christmas Eve started with a lovely children's Mass at Christ the King (CTK) with Aunt Meg, Uncle Josh, Uncle Skip, K, D, Mom and Dad. I decided to behave well for the entire Mass. 
K, D, and Uncle Skip came over for dinner after Mass. Mom set two beautiful dinner tables, including below for Christmas Eve dinner.
I had some serious K time last week. Here we are looking at different cameras. K will never make it to the next level if she can't find the rolling camera.
I got to hang with Uncle Skip who came in for the weekend. I received some "quality" advice during Mass from my spiritual advisor.
Christmas morning! Santa came to town big-time. This is a train whistle. The theme was books this year....and noise makers, lots of noise makers.
Hey pups! Molly and Deuce got in on the action. New beds and tons of treats...literally tons...Actually, upon further review of this photo, Dad has placed it in the wrong chronological order...notice the ornaments, the angel, etc. Here the girls are supervising tree decoration. Thanks pups...
For her next act, Mom was host for Christmas dinner. Mimi, Stu, Aunt Jennifer and Uncle Ethan are due any minute, but wait....the water is no longer running...Strange. And look, a crane, a backhoe loader and giant trucks blocking our drive. That's right friends, the City of Atlanta has just rolled up at 10AM Christmas morning to shut off the water and fix a broken water main. Dad claims the main had been broken for well over 2 weeks, but I'm sure they were just really busy. We were without water for 3.5 hours, but Mom still managed to throw a heck of a party.
Aunt Jennifer introduced me to walkie talkies. I don't quite have the hang of it yet, but I like it when they make noise and Dad throws his voice from one to the other.
To cap off it all off, we got snow on Christmas day too! In fact, Mimi and Stu were snowed out of Big Canoe, so we got to hang out an extra night and day. It was awesome. Dad and Stu taught me the art of the snow ball.
For her next act, Mom was host for Christmas dinner. Mimi, Stu, Aunt Jennifer and Uncle Ethan are due any minute, but wait....the water is no longer running...Strange. And look, a crane, a backhoe loader and giant trucks blocking our drive. That's right friends, the City of Atlanta has just rolled up at 10AM Christmas morning to shut off the water and fix a broken water main. Dad claims the main had been broken for well over 2 weeks, but I'm sure they were just really busy. We were without water for 3.5 hours, but Mom still managed to throw a heck of a party. And finally, Mother's Christmas table. She set it days in advance...simply wonderful. Thanks Mom.
Aunt Jennifer introduced me to walkie talkies. I don't quite have the hang of it yet, but I like it when they make noise and Dad throws his voice from one to the other.To cap off it all off, we got snow on Christmas day too! In fact, Mimi and Stu were snowed out of Big Canoe, so we got to hang out an extra night and day. It was awesome. Dad and Stu taught me the art of the snow ball.Well folks, that is going to wrap up 2010 for me. We hope to have a special new arrival very soon. Anne Colins is due any day now. Stay tuned...CDM
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