a time for family...

sadly, my family lives 1100 miles away, so we don't celebrate the holidays with my side. maybe it was a blessing, as we still managed to have 5 christmas celebrations when it was all said and done ;)  on thursday night we headed to are old stompin' grounds {justin's home town}  for the {big} emerson family chirstmas.  it was great getting to see the hubs' extended family! 

on christmas eve, brad and sarah graciously hosted the celebration for chirstmas with Steve & Sherry {dad & step-mom}.  It was a great afternoon!

brad and sarah must really enjoy punishment hosting, because we headed to their house again on christmas night for great food & fun for chirstmas with sarah's family.  i love love love her mama (she has become my second mom!) and step dad.  they are so sweet & treat us like part of the family!