Christmas

Three days before Christmas we drove to Hodges to see Papi, Grammy, Pa, Gamma, Preston, and Harriet. We drove back to our house that night with Papi and Grammy to spend a few relaxing days at home. Although we didn't get to see Jason and Kelly this holiday, they gave us the best gift ever by announcing we are getting a new nephew and cousin named Hudson Marshall next year! On Christmas Day after we opened presents, the McCaslins came over to spend the day with us. My mom made a turkey dinner, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and a pie, Uncle Reggie brought deviled eggs and his famous homemade rolls, and Avery helped me make dressing! Since it was my 40th birthday, the McCaslins surprised me with a fabulous cake complete with sparklers!! Although I got several great gifts, my favorite was a big photo book called "The Story of Lauren" that my mom had made about my whole life! For Christmas I got a robotic vacuum cleaner, and Avery got a Hatchimal (a hatching stuffed animal that was popular this year) and Aidan got his first phone! Daniel and the kids got me an Apple watch and a Kendra Scott gift card for my birthday! After an afternoon of hanging out and playing games (Watch Your Mouth was a huge hit!), we headed to South Fork Steakhouse where I had made a dinner reservation! It was such an amazing Christmas and one of the best birthdays I can remember!