We packed and headed to Texas to visit my family early on Christmas Eve day. I haven’t been back in so long – it’s always good to go “home home” as I call it.
It was snowing when we landed.
Who knew we would have a White Christmas in Texas? So crazy.
Christmas Eve is traditionally spent at my uncle and aunt’s house with their three big lugs of teens and pre-teens. There’s a grand buffet of every food imaginable (but of course, I didn’t get a picture). Lots of drinks and then a game or two.
We ended up skipping Midnight Mass that night because of the ice buildup on the bridges. Texas doesn’t do well with winter weathers.
The next morning, we opened up presents before Mass.
I got my Cricut! Well, technically I opened a card that had a picture of one. Husband hid the actual box from me for weeks while waiting for Christmas. My family is so sneaky!
Plus, the awesome hippopotamus ornament! Do you know the Christmas song from the 60s about wanting a hippo for Christmas? It’s my favorite song ever and my dad found a Hallmark ornament dedicated to it! So neat. :)
It was a good trip and I was missing everyone the minute we got to the airport. Someday I want to live in the same city as my parents again.
Happy New Year to you
ReplyDeleteMy dad and step-mom live in Texas and had a white Christmas, too. I am SO jealous!
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