Van Es Christmas in Russellville

Every year since I was born only missing for snow and ice - We have traveled down to Russellville on Christmas Day. Even when we were little we would celebrate Christmas Eve iwth mom and dad than wake up Christmas morning to see what Santa brought, and than head to Russellville for Christmas. The Van Es family has grown. You have my grandma - her 5 kids - all married - with kids - and they have kids - 12 great grandchilden total now = big family! With everyone's different schedules for the Holidays we wanted to schedulea Christmas the weekend before so everyone could see each other for the holidays. Everyone was able to make the trip but Chicago ( Angie, Frank, Caleb) and Charlette ( soon to be NWA) (Kelley & Gran). We sure missed them but were so excited so many of us were able to get together. We met for lunch, than played white elephant gift exchange, than watched TV(football), played cards, and played outside. See some pictures from below. I was so glad we were able to celebrate the Holidays in Russellville this season too.




Sawyer and Max give big cousin Blaine a hard time

its a hat!

Kellie got the hat/vase dad gave in the gift exchange - she new exactly what it was when she opened it and Mike caught her reaction - I loved it

My Grandma

Max and Sawyer - less than 2 months apart

hang in there Mason!

11 out of the 12 Van Es Great Grandkids....we missed you Caleb!

Nathan and the newest "Van Es" - Mason Oliver

Max was a little shy at first

Laney

Thank you aunt Kellie for my bath towel! I use it all the time - as often as my mommy will let me take a bath.

Mike and Max before heading out the door for Russellville

Me and Max before Van Es Russellville Christmas

All of us!