Growing up we went to only ONE set of grandparents house. Depending on which year it was, we'd travel to Alabama or Missouri! (Remember, I grew up in Kentucky!) I was slightly jealous of the kids at school that could easily travel across town to visit to either set of grandparents. Well...I'm taking my jealousy back! I finally got what I asked for...Chase's family (both sides) live 20 minutes away from my Alabama family. Yep, I finally got my taste of 3 family Christmases! It was purely joyful...but not even two cups of coffee could revive me by days end!
After Chase got off work on the 24th, we loaded up the Honda and headed to North Alabama to his parent's house in Decatur. From there we had Christmas Eve dinner with his dad's side...man that family can COOK!!
Christmas morning was enjoyed at my in-law's house. For the first time, I participated in Christmas morning festivities as a true Allen. Chase's family has a tradition passed through the ages...you don't come downstairs until mom
Next stop....Chase's aunts for Christmas brunch with his mom's family! Again, this family can cook!
Nope, we're not done yet! We headed for our next destination 20 minutes north in Athens to my grandfather's house! We greeted my parents and sister and got to open our second Santa loot! Once again, he treated us well and decided we needed an ice cream maker (electric and hand cranked) to go with our new grill. (Really, I think our parents Santa's elves just want more homemade meals when they come to visit our house in Birmingham!) After our annual family swap, we headed to my aunt's house (which thankfully is only one block away) and we enjoyed Christmas dinner with my family and close friends. Now my aunt can cook....in fact, it was my favorite meal of the day!
Christmas was wonderful this year. I enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. It may sound cliche, but it's the truth. I hope yours was every bit as magical.
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Y'all do Christmas like us - a bazillion places!! Looks like fun!!!
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