The Big Family Chistmas

This year, Adam and I have had to use different types of visas in Thailand than in the past. (Long story). However, our visas expired just in time for Christmas, so it was a great excuse for us to go home for Christmas and introduce Eden to her family! This year, I set a record for how many family members I was able to see in one holiday! We were so blessed :)

We were definitely apprehensive about traveling for so many hours with an 8 week old baby, but Eden did great!

Thank goodness for bulkhead baby bassinets! She slept for a good portion of our journey.

First stop- Washington! First time meeting Grandpa and Gia

Eden meets the D'Hondt family! Uncle Mike-Aunt Lisa-Bryant-Grace, Uncle Dave-Aunt Kelly-Alexis, Uncle Greg, Papa Chris-Gia, Great Grandpa Chuck-Great Grandma Virginia!

Christmas Eve Eve in Tacoma, WA

Next stop: Bend, OR to meet the Wallis clan. Above- Grandma Jo and below Pa Pa Pete.

Great grandma "Nan"

Eden's first Christmas

Meeting Great-aunt Victoria and Aunt Kosh/ Uncle Darin too!

Our winter wonderland in Terrebonne, OR

Hiking at Smith Rock down the street.

Winter walks as a family.

Meeting cousin Kaiya.

Meeting aunts and uncles in Bend, OR: Uncle Michael, Aunt Melanie, Uncle Conrad, Aunt Kristin/Uncle Ford, Aunt Morgan/Uncle Byoung-cousins Kaiya and Melia!

Meeting my best friend (of 28 years) Aunt Laurelyn in Morgan Hill.

Games and enchiladas in Gilroy with the Chaides family- many cousins and uncles and aunts!

Spending time in San Jose with friends: the Redmonds, Catheys, Brooks, and Josh.

Meeting Aunt Karissa and Aunt Liz! Two of my oldest friends.

What whirlwind visit :) We successfully obtained new 6 month visas and saw so many loved ones. Such an amazing Christmas <3