Christmas 2012 #1

This post will kick off a series of our Christmas festivities.  

The weekend before Christmas we headed southbound to Elba to celebrate with Jep's side of the family. As always, it was a jam packed weekend. We arrived on Friday evening and started the weekend by opening a ton of presents at Nana and Mar's house.  

Lilah had the best time hanging out with old Clyde. If this guy wasn't so huge already (he's not even a year old), he probably would have ended up in the backseat of Jep's truck on the way back to Birmingham with us. What a sweet, sweet boy and Lilah adores him! All she wanted to do was be outside with this big guy.

And, what would a trip to Elba be without some Gator rides. Lilah actually took 4 rides in one day. 

Saturday morning we continued our Christmas tradition by heading over to Papa Jim and Mama Jackie's house for breakfast and more presents.  Lilah and cousin Ollie on Saturday morning. Cuties!

Oh, Lilah and her dogs. This girl sure has a big love of pups. She was really obsessed with Katie. I think she loved the fact that Katie was just her size. 

After Papa Jim's, it was time for Granny's for even more presents.  

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At the end of the day, it was time to relax by the fire to enjoy some adult beverages and raw oysters. YUM! 

Jep and his brothers even got crazy enough to continue their yearly ritual of jumping in the pool. Sadly, I have no pictures. However, there is video evidence of the event but due to explicit language contained in the video, I will not be posting on the blog. 

The weekend concluded with a stop in Opp to visit Granny and Paw Paw. As always, Granny had an elaborate spread of delicious food and a packed house. 

A few of the great grand kids in Granny and Paw Paw's tree

What a busy, busy Christmas weekend in south Alabama!! 

Stay tuned for a recap of Christmas in Birmingham...