Photo:Tyler Essary/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty, Paige Drummond/InstagramRee Drummond’s Christmas was merry and bright.ThePioneer Womanstar andhusband Laddhosted at theirnewly-renovated houseon their Pawhuska, Okla. ranch. Per the family annual tradition, the crew decked the halls in matching pajamas.Ree and her youngest daughter both shared a selfie of some of the family members wearing onesie pajamas. In the snap,JamarGoff, 21, Ladd, Paige, 23, Todd, 19, and Ree are all coordinated inreindeer outfits from Tipsy Elves, The hood of each onesie is adorned with ears, antlers and a red nose.Ree’s son Bryce, 21, and daughter Alex, 26, and her husband Mauricio, were away for the holiday.“This was the Christmas of VFP (Very Few Photos) for me, but I wound up with a handful that matter,” Ree wrote on Instagram. “Lots of food, funny stories, wine, laughter, and Dr Pepper. (We missed you Alex, Mauricio, and Bryce!🧡)“Ree Drummond with Jamar, Ladd, Paige and Todd.Paige Drummond/InstagramIn 2022, the Drummond family traveled to Vail, Colorado while their house was under construction. But even across state lines, they continued their cozy tradition.The Drummond family wore matching elf costumes for last Christmas.Ree Drummond/InstagramRee posted a video of her family dancing in front of a Christmas tree, all wearingmatching green-and-yellow elf pajamas, complete with coordinating green hats.Paige revealed another Drummond Christmas tradition: biscuits and gravy on Christmas morning. The University of Arkansas alum shared a photo on Dec. 25 showing her plate. “Another favorite tradition,” she wrote.The Drummond family eats biscuits and gravy on Christmas morning.Paige Drummond/InstagramRee,who also hosted Thanksgiving at home, said she was extra excited to be together for Christmas this year.“Ladd and I finally finished our new house, and when I say I started laying out my plates and napkins a little early (is six weeks too early?), I am not exaggerating,” she said in ablog post on Dec. 12.On Thanksgiving Alex posted a snippet of their family-filled turkey day, which also included herhusband Mauricio Scottand their dog George. “So much to be thankful for 🥰,” she captioned her post.Ree Drummond with her family on Christmas in 2022.Alex Drummond Scott/InstagramPaige shared a similar post with a photo of their dinner underneath their new house’s sleek and modern black staircase. She also shared a picture of her dad playing poker.Ree Drummond’s new house on Thanksgiving 2023.Paige Drummond/InstagramRee has been open about the feelings that came with having anempty nestsince her youngest son Todd left for college.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“My trepidation was extreme,” she said. “Yet here Ladd and I are, with almost a year of empty-nesting under our belts, and we are still living and breathing (and eating!)—and looking forward to all the kids coming home for the holidays.““Life is going to happen whether we are ready or not,” she added, “and one thing I learn time and time again is that everything’s going to be OK.”

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Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond Celebrates Christmas with Her 5 Kids

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Ree Drummond’s Christmas was merry and bright.ThePioneer Womanstar andhusband Laddhosted at theirnewly-renovated houseon their Pawhuska, Okla. ranch. Per the family annual tradition, the crew decked the halls in matching pajamas.Ree and her youngest daughter both shared a selfie of some of the family members wearing onesie pajamas. In the snap,JamarGoff, 21, Ladd, Paige, 23, Todd, 19, and Ree are all coordinated inreindeer outfits from Tipsy Elves, The hood of each onesie is adorned with ears, antlers and a red nose.Ree’s son Bryce, 21, and daughter Alex, 26, and her husband Mauricio, were away for the holiday.“This was the Christmas of VFP (Very Few Photos) for me, but I wound up with a handful that matter,” Ree wrote on Instagram. “Lots of food, funny stories, wine, laughter, and Dr Pepper. (We missed you Alex, Mauricio, and Bryce!🧡)“Ree Drummond with Jamar, Ladd, Paige and Todd.Paige Drummond/InstagramIn 2022, the Drummond family traveled to Vail, Colorado while their house was under construction. But even across state lines, they continued their cozy tradition.The Drummond family wore matching elf costumes for last Christmas.Ree Drummond/InstagramRee posted a video of her family dancing in front of a Christmas tree, all wearingmatching green-and-yellow elf pajamas, complete with coordinating green hats.Paige revealed another Drummond Christmas tradition: biscuits and gravy on Christmas morning. The University of Arkansas alum shared a photo on Dec. 25 showing her plate. “Another favorite tradition,” she wrote.The Drummond family eats biscuits and gravy on Christmas morning.Paige Drummond/InstagramRee,who also hosted Thanksgiving at home, said she was extra excited to be together for Christmas this year.“Ladd and I finally finished our new house, and when I say I started laying out my plates and napkins a little early (is six weeks too early?), I am not exaggerating,” she said in ablog post on Dec. 12.On Thanksgiving Alex posted a snippet of their family-filled turkey day, which also included herhusband Mauricio Scottand their dog George. “So much to be thankful for 🥰,” she captioned her post.Ree Drummond with her family on Christmas in 2022.Alex Drummond Scott/InstagramPaige shared a similar post with a photo of their dinner underneath their new house’s sleek and modern black staircase. She also shared a picture of her dad playing poker.Ree Drummond’s new house on Thanksgiving 2023.Paige Drummond/InstagramRee has been open about the feelings that came with having anempty nestsince her youngest son Todd left for college.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“My trepidation was extreme,” she said. “Yet here Ladd and I are, with almost a year of empty-nesting under our belts, and we are still living and breathing (and eating!)—and looking forward to all the kids coming home for the holidays.““Life is going to happen whether we are ready or not,” she added, “and one thing I learn time and time again is that everything’s going to be OK.”

Ree Drummond’s Christmas was merry and bright.

ThePioneer Womanstar andhusband Laddhosted at theirnewly-renovated houseon their Pawhuska, Okla. ranch. Per the family annual tradition, the crew decked the halls in matching pajamas.

Ree and her youngest daughter both shared a selfie of some of the family members wearing onesie pajamas. In the snap,JamarGoff, 21, Ladd, Paige, 23, Todd, 19, and Ree are all coordinated inreindeer outfits from Tipsy Elves, The hood of each onesie is adorned with ears, antlers and a red nose.

Ree’s son Bryce, 21, and daughter Alex, 26, and her husband Mauricio, were away for the holiday.

“This was the Christmas of VFP (Very Few Photos) for me, but I wound up with a handful that matter,” Ree wrote on Instagram. “Lots of food, funny stories, wine, laughter, and Dr Pepper. (We missed you Alex, Mauricio, and Bryce!🧡)”

Ree Drummond with Jamar, Ladd, Paige and Todd.Paige Drummond/Instagram

Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond Celebrates Christmas with Her 5 Kids (and Matching Pajamas!)

Paige Drummond/Instagram

In 2022, the Drummond family traveled to Vail, Colorado while their house was under construction. But even across state lines, they continued their cozy tradition.

The Drummond family wore matching elf costumes for last Christmas.Ree Drummond/Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmk0y9auc9h/?hl=en. Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond’s Family Celebrates Christmas in Colorado in Matching Elf Costumes. Ree Drummond/Instagram

Ree posted a video of her family dancing in front of a Christmas tree, all wearingmatching green-and-yellow elf pajamas, complete with coordinating green hats.

Paige revealed another Drummond Christmas tradition: biscuits and gravy on Christmas morning. The University of Arkansas alum shared a photo on Dec. 25 showing her plate. “Another favorite tradition,” she wrote.

The Drummond family eats biscuits and gravy on Christmas morning.Paige Drummond/Instagram

Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond Celebrates Christmas with Her 5 Kids (and Matching Pajamas!)

Ree,who also hosted Thanksgiving at home, said she was extra excited to be together for Christmas this year.

“Ladd and I finally finished our new house, and when I say I started laying out my plates and napkins a little early (is six weeks too early?), I am not exaggerating,” she said in ablog post on Dec. 12.

On Thanksgiving Alex posted a snippet of their family-filled turkey day, which also included herhusband Mauricio Scottand their dog George. “So much to be thankful for 🥰,” she captioned her post.

Ree Drummond with her family on Christmas in 2022.Alex Drummond Scott/Instagram

Ree Drummond family photos

Alex Drummond Scott/Instagram

Paige shared a similar post with a photo of their dinner underneath their new house’s sleek and modern black staircase. She also shared a picture of her dad playing poker.

Ree Drummond’s new house on Thanksgiving 2023.Paige Drummond/Instagram

Ree Drummond’s 5 Kids Reunited for Thanksgiving at Her New House

Ree has been open about the feelings that came with having anempty nestsince her youngest son Todd left for college.

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“My trepidation was extreme,” she said. “Yet here Ladd and I are, with almost a year of empty-nesting under our belts, and we are still living and breathing (and eating!)—and looking forward to all the kids coming home for the holidays.”

“Life is going to happen whether we are ready or not,” she added, “and one thing I learn time and time again is that everything’s going to be OK.”

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