Christmas at Granny's

I am SO SO thankful that we are still able to have our large family gathering at Aunt Mo's and that Granny is able to come.  All of the kids are growing up SO fast, and it's just so nice to have that time with family and for Nolan to get to see all of his big boy cousins.

The Twins and Bryson...

What was even more special was the fact that Granny was able to continue her tradition of reading us the Christmas Story and leading us in prayer.  I have heard this story for as long as I can remember, and I cherish it each time and I am so glad Nolan has been able to hear it for the last several years as well.

Memo and I planned that she would get him tickets to the Christmas Lights Show at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, so we left a little early since we only had one night in town and knew that it would be a great time to take Nolan.

It did not disappoint!  We messed up and actually entered the "express line," since Aunt Mo told us she had an employee pass, but when we reached the gate it turned out that didn't work for employees anymore but they let us cut in line anyway - ha!  It was still a good long wait to get in, but they kept you moving and Nolan was happy to get out of his seat and be able to ride in front with us.

It was so much fun driving him around and watching him.  They had a huge TV in the middle of the field that was playing The Grinch, so he would watch that and then whatever lights we came upon.  I think it was a huge hit and may have to become another tradition each year!