We go to one extended family gathering every year on Jeremy’s side. The extended family on my side is pretty far away and a little scattered. It is a good time to be with those that you were with growing up, and I miss the opportunity. It was a little different this year, since his Grandpa had just passed away, but overall it was still a celebratory time.
Ellie enjoyed the food. She also enjoyed a game of handing the plate to you and then taking it back. I think she was working on saying “thank you” when she got it back. Oh, and I don’t know if I ever mentioned that she folds her hands for prayer now – it is the cutest thing!
Madison enjoyed being “Santa’s Helper” and delivering all the gifts. She even got to open a few herself. She dressed like it was 72F outside, which is typical. I made her wear the leggings!
The next morning we headed to Jeremy’s parents for our last Christmas with just his family. It is a growing number over there. We added Ellie for this year’s Christmas, and Jason brought his fiancé, Nikki, too. We had a tasty spread for breakfast/brunch before breaking out the stockings and the presents. Madison and Jason worked together to get the gifts distributed.
Ellie, once again, enjoyed the tissue paper.
Jeremy donned a beard with his Duck Dynasty gift… very hairy indeed!
That day the snow started falling and falling and falling and falling.
We ended up just staying overnight to enjoy family and not have to brave the roads.
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