Loop Christmas

We just got back from Josh's extended family Christmas in the tiny west Texas town of Loop. The trip was quick, but fun. We arrived quite late Saturday night. Mary Alice was so excited to finally be at Grandmother and Grandad's house that she failed to notice the glass front door and ran right into it!! Our girly girl is very accident prone. She wasn't hurt, but instead started laughing, ran inside and jumped straight into Grandmother's lap. That silly girl.

Josh's entire extended family on his dad's side meet up twice a year, once in the summer, and once at Christmas. It is always fun to see everyone and how their families grow and change. The kids especially enjoy it, because they actually have some "cousins" their age that they can play with. There is always lots of laughter and good times at the Loop Christmas.

Mary Alice and her cousin Megan. These two played so well together. Mary Alice was sad to leave her little friends on Sunday.

Nonnie with Mary Alice and the Maje. I think Mary Alice looks a little bit like her Nonnie.

Josh's dad-Kent, Josh, Major, and Josh's Grandad-Homie in a four generation Smith picture. Josh's Grandad was especially funny and sweet this year. I couldn't stop laughing at his stories of his mischievous youth. He was quite a prankster back in the day! All of these guys are rascals if you ask me, though. :)

Speaking of rascal, isn't this little one cute? We had so much fun watching Josh's cousin's daughter, Sierra, crawl around and play. She is the happiest little thing ever. Josh and I wanted to take her home with us.