A McKennedy Christmas

After our small Lehman family Christmas on Chrismas Eve we were off to the McKennedy Christmas! Max's grandmother Helen lives in an assisted living home in Bella Vista and many of her children came to town to spend the holidays with her.  In fact, so many people came in to town to spend Christmas with Great Grandma Helen that they had to rent a banquet room at the Hyatt.
At first, I was a little bummed that it was going to be at a banquet room because I thought that it would lose some of the personal feel...man was I wrong! I always forget that Max comes from this amazing Irish Catholic family that has fun no matter where they are! That's part of why I love him and and the McKennedy's!!

Max and I jumped right into the headbandz game with all of the kids as soon as we got there. You have to guess what you are by asking yes or no questions.  So fun and the kids loved it!

Our best attempt at a "cousins" picture

It was so fun being around everyone! I love big families! 

Grandma Helen's great grandchildren.  

Cousin Cody

Cousin Ryan

The picture of the "fun" McKennedy's that participated in the tacky sweater theme.  I am very happy to report that the Carol Lehman clan had 100% participation :) 

See I told you 100% participation.  

Max's dad, Mike had the best sweater in my opinion. 

I love this photo! 

Watching the great grand children play with their light sabers.  

AND

This next photo was my very favorite part of the night! 

All of Helen's children got this amazing black and white family photo of them packing up for a vacation.  

I love the reaction on all of their faces...so special!

This is the photo that they all got as a gift.  It's absolutely precious!

Family hug! LOVE

Brad, grandma Helen, and Max

What a wonderful evening and a very special Christmas eve!