Christmas Eve

Ethan and I drove back from Northern California on Christmas Eve day to make it in time for Christmas Eve dinner at Ethan's mom's house.  It was also a very special Christmas on Ethan's side of the family because his Grandpa flew all the way from Florida and his Uncle's family drove all the way from Missouri! 

Ethan's mom did a fabulous job with the meal, as always.  She made her traditional Italian Christmas meal which includes things like scallops, shrimp, fish, stuffed shells, stuffed peppers, pasta, etc.  Not only were Ethan's Grandpa & Uncle's family there, but several other relatives and friends of his mom came.  It was quite the gathering!

After the meal, we took some family shots outside.

   Poppy (Ethan's Grandfather) holding one of his several great-grandchild, Julia, for the first time.

Uncle Adam & Aunt Bethany meeting Julia for the first time (they're the ones who drove from Missouri).

The "Clan."  This is Poppy's children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  What a group!  :)

Poppy with Jared's (Ethan's brother's) family. 

Julia's cousins (Eric, Jared, and Ava)

The 3 Lisas.  :)

Lisa and her 2 sons, 2 daughter-in-laws, and 4 grandchildren