Christmas with the Cousins!

We had Christmas with Matt's family December 12 and 13.  Matt's aunt and uncle, Julianne and Steve, had Christmas at their house in Abilene. We headed down Saturday morning and stayed the night with the Stizes family. This is the first time we have celebrated Christmas early and had it in Abilene. It was a great idea and the kids had so much fun. Julianne and Steve's house can accommodate a lot of people so the kids had fun and thought it was a slumber party. Hodge absolutely loves all his cousins. He has so much fun playing with them.

The family photo!

Our first activity on Saturday was family bowling. This is a family tradition that Matt's family has done for years.

Hodge and Matt bowing!

Hodge and Teadaddy hanging out together at the bowling alley.

After family bowling there was a surprise for the kids. Santa Claus had come to visit. Hodge had already met Santa in Midland a few weeks ago however Hodge was still not fond of Santa.

Julianne read The Christmas Story from the Bible. Hodge was in the front row enjoying the story. He really liked Julianne's little chair in her living room.

Yaya and Teadaddy with their grandkids.

Hodge enjoyed playing the piano with Zach.

The funny family picture!