Christmas Eve 2011

Another wonderful family gathering at Mimi and Pops for Christmas. Larry, Hana and I went to my parents on the 22nd. Christmas Eve day we had a brunch which was wonderful (Thanks to Aunt Christine). There was plenty of yummy food as usual at our gathering. After eating, the little kids looked for the green pickle in the Christmas tree. They know who ever finds it gets a prize. This is how sweet my mom is, because Carter and Hana are the youngest they only look for the pickle. Mom bought 2 pickles so they could both win! Love you Mimi! Carter and Hana were so excited to both win. After that excitement we then opened gifts. Mom always does a stocking for each of us. Much thought goes into this special sock. We all look forward to it. This year we were all there except my nephew Dustin's wife Kelly who had to work Christmas Eve. We also had my sister in law April's brother and his 2 children there from Indiana. All 16 of us received a stocking! After a fun filled time at mom and dad's we headed back to Georgia so Santa could come. Hana was beyond excited on the trip home. It probably seemed like a long ride to her. Remember she doesn't sleep in the car. After we arrived home she was quick to get ready for bed after putting cookies and milk out for Santa. OH yes and reindeer food out too. Twas' the Night Before Christmas was read and then lights out.