Every year, we go to dinner at my aunt's and then stop at DH's aunt's for dessert on our way home. Well, this year we are seriously considering just going down to the shore house(just the 4 of us) I'm worried I may miss the traditional, but it was my idea. I'm pregnant, moody, and wouldn't mind a nice quiet weekend with just my fam. I started working Part-time as a favor for a teacher friend, and have missed the extra time that I've always had with the fam. So, now I'm thinking, maybe we could go down the shore, watch the parade, lounge around, and maybe go out to dinner. I was thinking maybe Cracker Barrell, if they're open. I'm not really sure...Has anyone else ever skipped the traditional? Has anyone eaten at a restaurant? I'm curious to see other input from holiday junkies like myself... :friendly: