We started with our first get together with Braedon. We took him to church, lunch, walked the Murfreesboro Greenway, Played basketball at station 3, and did dinner.
Next we took Melissa and the girls visiting Cherokee Caverns with Christmas in the Cave. Lots of lights, Mickey, the Grinch, and Cousin Eddie! Then surprised Marjorie and Niles at the Ponderosa after they arrived from Louisiana. Had dinner with them and the parental units.
Next was dinner with Lora's parents, Mitsi & Paul and Nick and Amy and Mumford after their arrival from Massachusetts.
Back to the McBride's for Christmas Eve and a hike on the AT at Newfound Gap. Couldn't make it to the Jump Off or the Chimneys before dark but still enjoyed the views and the drive on the new section of the Foothills Parkway. Christmas morning we got a kick out of Zeplin opening his gifts, then went for a hike at Laurel Falls. Carol took a tumble on the trail but bounced back up. Until a little later she discovered a bloody knee, yep stitches needed. Quick trip to the ER at Maryville, stitched up knee and elbow, good as new. She could still direct Christmas dinner, you can't stop her!
Another dinner at Lora's parents house with neighbors and friends and more food.
A quick trip to Chattanooga for lunch with Marjorie and Niles. We toured the Choo Choo afterwards and then we took a hike on the Riverwalk.
Cousins Party with Randy and Kathy hosting. Food, pool, karaoke, charades, and Dirty Santa. What happens at the Cousins Party STAYS at the Cousins Party :)
After all was said and done, Lora and I made it home to open our stockings to finish the season.
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