It is tradition that Mom and Dad have Dads family over for Christmas Eve. Mom makes the ham, baked macaroni & cheese, and sausage dressing (Grandpa Lou's special recipe). Everyone else brings a side dish and or a dessert. It is a small gathering that consists of my Aunt Kim, Uncle Jack, and cousin Stephanie. Mom's best friend Donna and her kids always come over since her family lives in Kentucky and they are always free on Christmas Eve. For the first time in years my Grandma Kay came over and Dad's Aunt Shirley (Grandpa Lou's sister). Mom was very pleased by the extra visitors since it was a tough Holiday this year for all of us..... but especially Daddy & Kim. Grandma Fleta & Papaw Jeff usually stop by to eat too!
We ate, opened gifts, and had a yummy ice cream cake from Dairy Queen for dessert. Mom tried to write Emily's 1st Xmas on it..but that didn't turn out so well. It was a fun but late night. Mom & Dad said that it was the first night ever that I actually tried to NOT go to sleep. They thought I was trying to wait up for Santa Claus. It was after midnight when I finally gave in.....
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