Christmas with the Reeses/Hudsons

Our third Christmas celebration this year was with Eddie's family.  Wow, what a crowd we all are now when we all get together.  Of course, there were several of us missing since we are all getting more spread out now, but there was still quite a crowd.  We initially all get together at Eddie's Aunt Dava's house for some yummy food and a fun game of "Dirty Santa."  Everyone always has a good time and the game usually gets pretty competitive as some of the gifts are highly desireable.  After the extended family separates, we usually head over to Great-Grandpa's to do our little family Christmas with Eddie's Mom (Grandma), sister, etc.  Brody got to meet lots more of his family, and Evan enjoyed getting to play with Grandma again. 


Brody and his Grandma.



Aunt Dava passes out numbers and directs the game of Dirty Santa.



Brody enjoys meeting cousins Andrew and Ashley.



Brody really liked Ashley.



We enjoyed seeing cousin Marian and Robert too.



All the boys love cousin Jason!



Evan liked "cousin" Sophie!



Aunt Naomi brought Sam to his first Christmas.



Brody with Aunt Naomi and "Uncle" Sam.



The Reese clan



Grandpa with all his kids.



Just a few of Grandpa's great-grandkids.



Brody hanging out with Great-Grandpa.



Evan gives Great-Grandpa a helping hand.



He's a big helper!



Evan gets a big present.



The big remote control helicopter he asked for that you can actually shoot down with surface to air missiles.  Oh my!



Brody got some fun cups...seriously, he loves to play with a cup!



Big guy got his own guitar!



Grandma and Papa James having fun. 



Awww, young love!



Mommy got some lovely earrings and a pretty little sweater dress.


Although we all had a wonderful Christmas and received many nice gifts, we hope to always remember that being together for Christmas is more important than expensive gifts.