Merry Christmas

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Our Christmas starts with the Awaited show!
Its been a yearly tradition with my family to go the day before Christmas Eve since Whitney was born and it really gets us into the spirit!  This year Meredith was not such a fan, she was afraid of some things and really just wanted snacks that I didn't bring...even though I packed a whole lunch box full!!!  After the show we went to J. Alexanders in Rookwood and had a wonderful meal!  It was after 7 before we were seated so I was nervous but the girls did GREAT!!

The next day we spend with the Skeldon's at church and Gammy/Papaw's house.  It is so much fun getting the cousins together so they can play!  All the kids loved their gifts and we remembered to get a group picture which is sometimes a challenge!!

Christmas morning was at our house and it was nice and relaxing!  Whitney woke before seven and was dying to open presents because Meredith slept past 8:00!!!!  The girls loved their gifts and had a nice morning checking them all out.  That afternoon we spent with my family at my parents house.  Caleb and Meg were in town and my grandpa came over as well.  Whitney enjoyed showing her magic tricks and new games to gramps and we all were touched by the wonderful dinner and little place setting my mom made...just like granny used to it.

We are truly blessed to have such awesome family members and traditions that we get to enjoy each year.

















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