Each year, it is our family tradition to go to Mamaw and Papaw's house for Christmas Eve, and this year was no different. We always enjoy going shopping with Mamaw in preparation of this event. This year, Mom, Mamaw, and Leah met me in Little Rock to do our shopping. We started off at the new Target on University Ave, then shopped at JcPenney on Shackelford and then back to the Park Plaza mall to finish up. I always enjoy spending the day with those that mean the world to me!
Mamaw and I
This year we decided to go easy on the meal since we would have a large Christmas meal for lunch the next day. We had sandwiches, cheesedip, cheeseball, spinach/artichoke dip, and pecan pie, coconut pie, and chocolate pudding for dessert! YUM!
Mom and I
After cleaning up the dishes, we all sit around the dining room table as Mamaw and Leah hand out the gifts. We like to take turns opening our gifts so we can all see what each other is getting. Papaw is the only one that has trouble with this, as he is just like a little kid: excited and giddy to tear into all his presents. Next year, we should wrap extra, empty boxes for him because I think unwrapping them is his favorite part!
Papaw and Mamaw opening their presents
After opening presents, it is also a tradition to take our annual Christmas picture in front of the fireplace! So, after several attempts we finally got some good ones!
Our goofy family pic.
And our real family pic! Papaw gets irritated with us when we act silly.. :) But I love this group of people more than words could ever express!
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