Four Christmases

Yes, we enjoyed 4 Christmas celebrations in 3 days this year...we are fortunate to only have to travel within a 15 mile radius of our home to all of the locations. Phew. Enough dragging of kids, presents, side-dishes, and toys was done within that short distance to last us for awhile!!! First stop was Christmas Eve at my parents. A delicious prime-rib dinner, home-made gifts this year, Pictionary and fun with Nany & Ba, Great Grandma Shirley, Jason, Sybil, Jett & Tripp and Ryan, Jessica & Kylie.

Christmas morning was spent at home with our family of 5 in our quaint little home. Santa was good to the kids this year and followed through with most of their requests...my favorite part of the morning was hearing Jace excitedly wake up Caden saying, "Cade, wake up...Santa came...he brought us presents and guess what, we WERE on the nice list!"

Christmas Day was spent at Papa & Grandma Allred's with Mike, Lesa, Savanna & Boo, Mike's parent's, and Andy, Danyel, Jadyn, Wyatt, Randi & Jilli. We always have a relaxing day there with our tradition of a yummy brunch, visiting, being spoiled with gifts, and just lazing around. Oh yes, a football game or two is usually watched as well!

Christmas get-together #3 was with the BIG Allred family on the 26th...sorry for hardly any pictures...spent too much time yapping. This is the biggest family gathering we attend. Bryan has 37 first cousins and 30 of those cousins are married and when you add in how many children this generation has...my count is "roughly" 58 great-grandchildren!!! And most are just getting started :) Not all are able to make it, but it's still a full house!

And our last Christmas celebration was with my dad's side of the family at Aunt Kerry's. It was very relaxing, we enjoyed great Mexican Food and were able to un-wind a bit. Pinochle is the game of choice for the Stewart's and if you don't play, you have to entertain the rest with a special talent. We've had some pretty funny talent shows in year's past. This year, my little bro was the one and only talent, we rocked out with him on Jake's new guitar. Jace and Cade enjoyed playing video games and ping pong. Good times!