From Uncle Ivan... this ditty...

How the "Left" Stole Christmas

Twas the month before Christmas
When all through our land,
Not a Christian was praying
Nor taking a stand.
See the PC Police had taken away,
The reason for Christmas - no one could say.
The children were told by their schools not to sing,
About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.
It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say
December 25th is just a "Holiday".
Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit
Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!
CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod
Something was changing, something quite odd!
Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa
In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.
As Targets were hanging their trees upside down
At Lowe's the word Christmas - was no where to be found.
At K-Mart and Staples and Penny's and Sears
You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.
Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-si-ty
Are words that were used to intimidate me.
Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen
On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton!
At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter
To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.
And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith
Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace.
The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded
The reason for the season, stopped before it started.
So as you celebrate "Winter Break" under your "Dream Tree"
Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.
Choose your words carefully, choose what you say
Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS, not Happy Holiday!

A strong south wind kept the flag at attention, or was it the arrival of Dylan Scott Moffat? 

got to eat to celebrate, right.. and so we did, at Edwardo's.... 

the sun was coming up and it was a warm start to what would become a bitter cold night as a super cold front was about to move in.. we arrived at just past sunup... for the arrival of one of God's greatest gifts...  

A proud Mom and Dylan heading to their room for a few days... 

Andrew and Dylan 

Kaitlyn couldn't wait to see and touch brother Dylan. She was really excited and wanting to see him fast... 

three kiddos who were really excited about their new cousin's arrival... Andrew, Kaitlyn, and Madison.. 

Dad taking a first photo of his son... through the glass... Papa Travis was assisting... and you can see, we all were studying the deal, wondering just how our lives were changing... sometimes in the blink of an eye... 

a shot of a truly dazzled Dad taking it all in ... as the three become 4.... 

Dylan was not a happy camper at first.. think Grandpa Moffat's looks scared him, haha... 

the hospital entrance in Ada where Dylan was born. Heather, Andrew, Madison, Ann and I left Stillwater at 5:30AM and we were in Ada at 7:15am, in time to see Randi and Jon, before the arrival of Dylan 

the hospital where we spent the day...  

Andrew touching Dylan for the first time... 

Dylan, an amazed Andrew and a very happy Grandma... 

Andrew thought holding Dylan was the best thing in the world... 

Andrew taking a photo of Dylan 

Madison was amazed ... 

Even ole' Grandpa was trying to spred the word with a phone he did not know how to work.. haha... but can you see how excited he was?? 

A first kiss from Cousin Madison Ann for Dylan Scott. Everyone was amazed at how handsome and neat he was!! 

Grandma was all smiles and giggles holding Dylan for the first time...  

Proud poppa, and rightfully so... 

Grandma Ann, Jonathan Scott, Dylan Scott and Aunt Heather Ann 

As you can see we all had a ball holding him for the first time...

  

Was messing around with some photos and forgot we took this family photo a couple of months ago, so am just sharing with everyone. The front row is Marilyn, Great grandma Moffat, Kaitlyn Brooke, Andrew Paul, Austyn Lee, Madison Ann, Heather Ann, Paul, and Randi. Back row is Stan, Phil, Jake, Tammy, Ann, and Jon. We are planning on some more photos Friday, May 25th @ 10:30am in Perkins with David Holbrook Studios. The photo here is of poorer quality, as it was scanned in the frame... I was lazy and just didn't take the framed print apart.. sorry! enjoy the day! 

the table was full, with everyone there but Jon, Randi and Kaitlyn who had a great Thanksgiving at Randi's Grandmothers. It was a bit far to travel as Randi is due to deliver Dylan on the 29th of this month.. this coming Wednesday, I think. We did get to eat a very special dinner with our whole family last Sunday night for Ann and I's 34th Wedding Anniversary! That was truly special, as it is each time we can get all our family together!