Christmas Eve

I love that Christmas Eve was on a Sunday this year. It was so special to dress in our Christmas finest and celebrate Jesus Christ as a church family.

 Getting children to smile for perfect Christmas pictures is always an adventure. Daddy is an expert.

 My two Christmas angels

 We didn't all plan the matching, but aren't we cute?

 We Skyped with Nana & Papa to open presents with them on Christmas Eve. They sent the kids these adorable tents for Christmas. So fun!

 We had Christmas Eve dinner at Jeremy's house. After dinner, we did a little Nativity play. The girls were angels, Levi and Will were shepherds (complete with Star Wars robes), and Jack was the cutest little baby Jesus. Our good friends, the Lemasters, always join us for Christmas Eve. Diane was our narrator while Roger played the very important part of the Christmas star.

 After our play, we enjoyed some Christmas carols

 Then we finished up the evening with story time with Grandma and Grandpa.

 When we got home, Sarah scattered reindeer dust on the snow so they could find our house.

 Then we left out milk and brigadeiros for Santa (he needed a break from cookies) and an apple for the reindeer. Afterwards, Sarah went right to bed so that Santa could come. It was the easiest bedtime we have had in weeks.

 Arranging the presents under the tree and getting everything ready for Christmas morning is one of my favorite moments of the whole year. I just love anticipating the happy faces coming downstairs in the morning.

We finished our Christmas Eve with a walk in a magical Christmas Eve snowfall. Who could ask for more?