Favorite Gift of All

This year, my favorite gift did not come wrapped under the tree. I didn't even get it on Christmas Day. My favorite gift this year was a shopping trip with my parents the Day After Christmas.

Because of the generosity of Susan and Tim, not only was Jackson going home with all of his Christmas toys, but he was also traveling home with some of Joshua and Caleb's old toys. Since our station wagon wouldn't hold all the new loot, Wesley and Jackson traveled on the 26th to Chattanooga to borrow his Mom's large Tahoe.

Since Jackson and Wesley were away, I went with my parents to the new outdoor mall in Murfreesboro. It was so much fun! Being the middle child, there was rarely been a time when it was just my parents and me so I treasured this solo time with Mom and Dad.

We shopped at Ulta, Barnes and Noble, Belk, and Harry & David (a personal favorite of all three!). After shopping, we went to lunch at Red Robins! Even though we have one down the street, I hadn't been to a Red Robin in five years. It was even better than I remembered.

We ate, talked, and just enjoyed being together! Of course, I missed Jackson and Wesley, but it was so nice to be able to be with just my parents for a little while. I miss being around my family so much, and really took advantage of this time with my mom and dad.


Thanks Mom and Dad for the day of shopping and the best present of the year - time with you!