Five Christmases

Christmas is always a busy time of year, but it was especially busy for us this year. We attended four Christmas celebrations and hosted one on Christmas Eve. And unlike the movie "Four Christmases", we were not trying to avoid our families; we couldn't wait to spend time with our families!

Saturday, we headed to Emily and Andy's  in Calera. Emily is about to go into labor at any second, so traveling was not an option for her. Instead, we brought the celebration to her. We had such a joyous time celebrating family and the two new additions that will soon be here!

 Mymama with her grandchildren and soon to be great grandchildren!

The Boswell and Fuller Families

On Sunday morning, Tucker and I went to my Grandpa's house in Montgomery to celebrate with the Little side of the family. We had a huge feast and swapped Christmas ornaments. We hated that some of the family couldn't make it, but they were certainly in our thoughts.

Grandpa with some of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

(L to R: Rachel, Taylor, Me, Chloe, Grandpa, and Blake)

We left Montgomery and headed to Opelika to celebrate Christmas with Granddaddy John and Carol. There we ate again! At this point I was about stuffed and the sight of food almost made me sick, but somehow I managed to find some space :) Being pregnant during Christmas was awesome! I didn't even have to worry about sucking in my stomach!

The Boswell's with Granddaddy John and Carol

Tucker and I were hosting Christmas Eve dinner. Again, we had more food than we knew what to do with! It was so special to have our family here in our new house to celebrate Christmas. This place is beginning to feel more and more like home with every memory that is made. 

 Will, Kate, Kathie, and Tucker

 Phyllis and Al 

aka Shug and Big Al

Me with my handsome honey :) 

On Christmas day, we opened up the last of the presents under the tree. Tucker and I must have been very good this year, because we got everything on our lists! Tucker got a picture of Bo Jackson to put in his man cave, and I got a Michael Kors purse. We also received so many nice gifts from our family. We are truly blessed! Little Hudson Christopher really racked up this year. His grandparents and Santa showered him with gifts and he's not even here yet! He got his first pair of sunglasses to wear to the lake, of course. He also received towels, rags, bibs, clothes, and some toys. Mommy and Daddy couldn't resist buying him his first outfit and toy ;)

Hudson's first toy and outfit.

After presents, we headed to Wetumpka to eat Christmas Day lunch with the Wallace's. I can tell you now that I'm done eating for a few days! Ha! We also enjoyed getting to spend so much time with our cousin Will. He only gets to come home from California once a year (not enough, Will!). 

Kathie, Will, and Phyllis

I know I've said it once, but I'll say it again...Tucker and I are truly blessed. We have the best families any person could ask for. We enjoyed every hectic minute of this Christmas. The best Christmas present Tucker and I could ever receive is the precious child I'm carrying right now. Just knowing he is happy and healthy in there makes us beam with joy! And of course, no Christmas is complete without remembering the true meaning of Christmas. The ultimate gift no matter what the season is, is Jesus! 

Amanda