Tonight was our Christmas celebration with the Tinsley (my mom) side. It seems each year that our family grows by a few more members each season. This year was no different. At last count we are up to about 80 people with about 65 in appearance tonight. We officially now have aunts/uncles/cousins living in Missouri, Florida, Tennessee, Ohio and Indiana. Christmas is the one time of year when we are all together (or almost all together). This year's gathering still holds the same family traditions as it always has:
- a feast of a meal all cooked by our family
- handmade desserts
- family pictures
- grandma & grandpa kissing for all the cameras
- reading of the Christmas story
- singing Christmas carols
- animated 12 days of Christmas
Melvin & Mary Lou...better known as grandma & grandpa
Grandparents with their girls. My uncle Marvin (the only boy) passed away tragically about 5 years ago.
Aunt Cheryl's family...They are all in attendance
Aunt Linda's family...they are missing Brian (Melanie's husband)
Aunt Anita's family...they are missing Chris and his wife Alicia
Uncle Marvin's girls and their families...5 of 6 girls are here
Mom's crew...I think we are the best looking crew....ok ok I may be a bit biased. We are missing Jaclyn's family and Liv.
One of my favorite parts of the Tinsley Christmas...
It all started with these two about 60 years ago. Around this time of year I am so thankful that I was raised knowing what the real meaning of Christmas is all about. It is nice to be with family and even open presents. But, with the birth of Jesus, we have everlasting life.
Merry CHRISTmas!!
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