Christmas Recap - Christmas Eve

We were blessed to be back at home in Amarillo for about 11 days for Christmas this year and had the best time. With the extended amount of time we really had the chance to spend good quality time with both of our families, plus some time with friends! We are so very blessed that both of our families live in the same town because we don't have to miss any of the family traditions that we have grown so used to. On Christmas Eve and Christmas day we spent time with both sides of our families. I'll start with Christmas Eve.

It was such a beautiful day. It did not feel like Christmas time at all with the weather so warm and nice. We started the day relaxing, and then Sam and my brother decided to do some hiking to the top of the cliff outside of my parents lake house. We then proceeded to play some golf until it was time to start the festivities. Every Christmas Eve we start at Sam's Meme's house for food and presents with that side of the family. As always it was delicious and a good time. It was extra special this year because one of Sam's oldest sisters, Stephanie, was home for Christmas! She lives in Hawaii now and hasn't been home for the holidays in two years; it was so nice having her here!

After Meme's we head to the Christmas Eve service, and then follow up at my Grandma's house for more food and presents! After the long night it's off to bed so that Santa can come!!! Here are a few pictures of the day!

Sam's sisters and I at Meme's

Meme and all the grand kids (and grandkid-in-law)

Sam, my sister-in-law (holding baby girl Thomas), my brother, and I opening presents at my grandma's house

Richard, Jennifer, and baby Thomas