We ended our holiday swing through Tennessee in Memphis to celebrate Christmas with YaiYai’s side of the family who Henry had never met. Henry got to see his great-grandparents for the first time along with tons of aunts, uncles and cousins. Henry is also the first great-grandchild on my side of the family so there was much competition to hold him. I think he likes being the center of attention.
Henry celebrated his first Christmas morning in Clarksville with YaiYai, Oppa, Erin and me. Apparently, he wasn’t too interested in the presents because he woke up, ate and then went back sleep for two hours.
Later in the day, we went over to Frank and Jane’s house, who are friends of YaiYai and Oppa, where Henry the boy met Henry the dog. Both Henrys were a little distracted by the other happenings in the room to appreciate the significance of the moment.
Oppa and YaiYai live in Clarksville, Tennessee which is about one hour from Nashville where Uncle Chuck and AJ live. So, while we were in town, Uncle Chuck and AJ toured us around to a few of their favorite spots. We got to see Uncle Chuck’s work and his favorite lunch spot.
Uncle Chuck works in the music industry and recently received his first gold album.
Here is Henry posing with Uncle Chuck's first gold album to help increase it's value.
Oppa couldn't resist getting in the picture with Uncle Chuck and AJ.
While in Tennessee celebrating Christmas, we were able to meet up with one of the girls Erin roomed with in college. Jodi, Erin’s roommate, now has a one and a half year old named Peyton. We decided to walk through the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. This was the first time for Jodi and Peyton to meet Henry. The hotel’s huge indoor gardens gave the little ones plenty to look at, though as you tell from one of the pictures below, Henry decided it wasn’t worth staying awake the entire time.
Note: If you’re ever headed to Nashville the Opryland Hotel it should be on your must see list.
Uncle Chuck and AJ brought Henry a Tennessee hoodie that goes great with the outfit Samuel’s parents gave us when he was born. Go Vols!
He may have been born in Texas, but he's a Vol at heart.
