We were very thankful our family is so close this year. Central Arkansas had serious flooding on Christmas Eve this year. I-30 was at a standstill for hours. We missed all of that and had a wonderful meal and family gathering with Mike's family. Our tradition is to eat lunch with his grandparents and open gifts together. The kids were so excited. This is the first gift they get to open. They dance a jig and beg until we finally let them open. I ate enough food in one meal for several days. It is pretty hard to resist. We read the Christmas story before we went to bed. Stockings were hung and ready to go. I know these are the memories my kids will keep with them. I know because these are the same memories I have from my own childhood. I don't remember many of the presents. I totally remember the family, food and excitement.
The chihuahua picture is one of many. Getting the 4 of them to be still was impossible. The puppies were completely uncooperative. Sarah and Josh sat in front of the tree hoping we would pick up on the hint. Mike's Aunt Cindy is holding her latest grandchild. This is the Hulsey's great grandchild. Mama is a doll collector. She has some beautiful holiday decorations. The cake is one of the many desserts at Mama's, all were delicious.
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