In class writing - Feb 10

As I walk into my Grandma and Grandpa Feichter's house on Christmas Eve, the instant smell of ham, cookies, and other delicious food fills the air and engulfs my attention. We are instantly greeted with open arms by my Grandma Caroline who smothers us with hugs and kisses exclaiming about how much my brothers and I have grown up so much since the last time we saw her, even though it had usually been only a week or two since our last visit. 

Looking to the right, the huge Christmas tree that my grandparents decorated together in different colors or brown and gold ornaments looks as though it is glittering and magical with the stand of twinkle light that is carefully placed all throughout the tree. In the family room, my aunts, two cousins, and their spouses and children are talking and quickly get up to greet us upon our arrival.

There is always so much tasty food set up in the dining room and the smell instantly draws me to look at the food spread.