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            Approaching Grandma's, our family anticipates the grand holiday about to be .
             With our family and friends about to be reunited with each other, each family .
             member is trying not to notice how long the drive is taking. The trees along the road seem .
             to crawl by slower as Dad pushes his foot harder. Inch by inch second by second, we .
             approach the long awaited destination. This year is extra special because Aunt Kathy and .
             Uncle Brian is coming in from California with cousins Jacob and Megan. Finally .
             we arrive at Grandma's house, our long journey is over. We each take a huge breath .
             as we step out onto the crispy snow that snaps beneath our boots. The air is fresh and .
             creates a shiver down my spine. I make my way to the frost covered back door, .
             illuminated near the green and red Christmas lights.
             As I open the door and step into a house full of cheek pinches and hugs, an array of .
             Christmas odor engulfs me, and makes my mouth water. As I yell "HELLO" I hear .
             voices laughing, talking, and asking who's at the door? In the next second "Millions" of .
             relatives are giving me there greetings and gladly inviting us into the house. As my .
             family and I are quickly made comfortable I look around to see who will be joining us.
             Plates full of Christmas pastries, Christmas decorations, and Christmas music lightly .
             penetrates the air as the family sits in the dining room socializing My cousins are .
             running making their laps around the living room while playing tag and laughing.
             I hear a voice saying "My have you ever grown up!" I turn to my left and stand up to .
             acknowledge my compliment. Grandma, awaken from her heavenly sleep, stands slightly .
             crouched with an antique smile gracefully painted across her face. I reach out and hug her .
             frail body. We both sit down and talk about my families prolonged journey to her house.
             The rest of the night carries on quietly. To my surprise, supper is served.


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