Allen Family Christmas

What an amazing weekend! The family and I couldn't have asked for a better time if we tried. We went to El Dorado, AR for Tadd's mom's ( Becky) annual family Christmas. El Dorado is such a pretty little place with really neat one of a kind boutiques. I def. could see myself spending a day shopping there! The square still has the old fashioned red telephone booths, would be perfect for a photo shoot! Tadd's aunt Karen was gracious enough to host the Christmas celebration weekend in her gorgeous home, we had about 10 people spread out in air mattresses in the living room and all the bedrooms full! She has a lake that the kids got to fish in and four wheelers to ride. The kids had a blast playing with all the other kids. It was really awesome to meet more of Tadd's family and everyone made me feel right at home. We played the annual dirty santa game where everyone brings a gift and you draw numbers and can take from one another. The kids each had gifts from aunt Karen so noone took theirs away, except Becky did steal al ittle boys football. Mike would have been proud! Tadd and I went to chrch with his aunt and uncle and it was such a friendly church. It was nice to be made feel so welcome by all. We also ate WAY too much! There was turkey, ham, duck, fried deer steak and all the fixings. The kids and I are so blessed to become part of such an amazing family with such special traditions!