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Christmas Eve - 2011

We were thankful to have the chance to go to Georgia and spend Christmas with our families.  Most of our family lives within a few minutes of each other, so we get to see everyone during our trips.

We arrived at my parents at 4PM on the 18th and our first Christmas party started an hour later!


I'm terrible about remembering to take pictures during parties.  
Girls getting their presents before the adults White Elephant game.

One of the traditions that I treasure most is going to my Ma-maw's for Christmas Eve.  Up until a few years ago, we would first gather at a local nursing home and sing Christmas carols up and down the halls.  Then we would head back to Ma-maw's for dinner, reading the Christmas story, playing games and opening presents.  Opening presents was always an after thought for me there because there were too many other special things to do.  
As we've grown older and moved away, the schedule has changed, but it is still a highlight of my Christmas schedule!

Addison and Lilly ready for presents!




We try very hard to teach our girls that Christmas is not about presents - its about Jesus and celebrating His story.  However, I love seeing the joy on their faces when they open presents!

Typical kids - forget the presents!  Just give them a cardboard box and called it a train and they are happy!

After Ma-maw's we headed to Chad's family for appetizers and desserts. 


Yum - who doesn't love party food?

Chad threatening to eat the whole cake!

Attempting family pictures...

Grandkids

Grandkids with Chad's parents


Kir, Reece and the newest member of the family - Uncle David!


Chad's sister Beth's family

Chad's brother Tony's family...it took about 2 seconds to take their picture.  Considerably shorter than all the other families because no little kids to coax!


Gabi was on cloud nine - American Girl!  

Sleepy, sick Mya sporting her new outfit.


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