Christmas with the Burdines

We spent Christmas at Mims and Pa's this year. We got down there a couple days before Christmas so we could unwind and have lots of fun! It was perfect!
Mims had a big party on the 22rd with all of our extended family. It was great seeing so many and unbelievable seeing how big all the kids have gotten. I think the kids enjoyed seeing cousins. Its important to remind them they have a big family!
Here are some pics of all the cousins! Back row from left to right: Mason Holmes, Garrett Holmes
Middle row: Ella, Belle, Claire Holmes, Hannah Holmes
Front row: Luke, Blake, Brooks
Little Annabeth
Only missing Brody and Zia!!

My kids enjoyed all the good food!!

The 23rd and 24th were very low key! Exactly the way we wanted it to be. We love getting to do special things with the kids and Mims and Pa. Like:
Going to TopGolf!

Or Escape rooms! This was probably one of the best ones we have done!

That night we went to Christmas Eve mass at Most Blessed Sacrament. A tradition we always have when we come to Arlington for Christmas. The kids looked beautiful! I love this family!!

But then it was time to get serious! Santa would be here soon!!
The kids decided they would go to bed early!!! Nothing is better than Santa excitement!!

Finally the morning arrived and the kids tore through the house and the presents! It was a whirlwind of fun and excitement!! I think everyone was happy and we are all so so grateful for another perfect year!
Just a few of the gifts this year: Ella - suitcase, makeup, clothes, boots
                                                   Luke - baseball bat, VR system, wireless headphones
                                                  Annabeth - LOL surprise, Frozen castle and too many toys to list!

On Christmas Day we continued the excitement with the Aledo crew coming over.
We exchanged gifts with the kids, had a delicious lunch, and watched a few football bowl games!

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas too!