We had our annual Mississippi Christmas on Thursday. We always go up before or after Christmas to do Christmas with Austin's family. We headed out early that morning. We had a good drive up...kids did really well. Once we got there the kids went straight to playing with their cousins. It was SO much easier this year with Lindsay! She was able to play some with the bigger kids or keep herself occupied. Last year I had to watch her a lot more closely she was also not walking yet so things were harder. Plus she had a HUGE meltdown when we went to unwrap presents. Colby loves playing with Shelbi and Maggie. They mostly played Wii Disney Infinity before lunch. Both kids ate a great lunch. Lindsay ate and ate and ate! Colby sat on the porch with his cousins. I love that he's independent now so all I have to really keep track of is Lindsay. After lunch the kids decided to all go play outside. The weather was gorgeous too! Colby and Lindsay had a blast riding their bikes. It was good to see them enjoying the outdoors. They finally decided they were ready for presents. Colby opened all his presents pretty quickly. Lindsay even got into it. She did start to get tired around this time but no meltdowns she just wanted her paci and blankie. Again it was so nice to not have to deal with a screaming toddler. After presents we ate desserts and just enjoyed some visiting time. The cousins played some more video games. Afterwards we went back outside for a family picture and we let the kids play a little while longer before packing up and heading home. The car ride home was very peaceful. Colby again watched a movie and Lindsay slept the ENTIRE way home!
I have loved all our Christmas celebrations but I have to say I am ready for some downtime now! We have been so blessed though this Christmas season. I am so thankful that we have 2 families that live close enough we can see everyone without too much stress or hastle during the holidays!
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