In our family, Christmas Eve is the main event - then we can relax and enjoy Christmas Day. This year was no different. Our tradition is to have ham, funeral potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls, jello salad and ice cream roll. This year we added creamed corn, thanks to Holly. After we got home from shooting, the kids hopped in the hot tub and then had showers while we prepared dinner. Here are some pictures:
The kids table
The kids table with Hannah included - even though she ate with the adults.
The adults table
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Another tradition - playing Christmas carols with chimes
I must say, we were REALLY good this year. We didn't even need to do a warm up. Everyone played when they were supposed to. AWESOME!
The grandkids in their matchies.
Group picture in our matching pj's (I don't know what that spot is between Bryan and Jeff - something in the camera). We missed Michael, Mallory, Madie and Finn so much. They also had matching pajamas and we wish they could have joined us. So sad they couldn't be there.
Yes, we are a bit crazy. Of course, there has to be a crazy picture!
After pictures and chimes, we acted out the nativity a little different this year. I set up an empty manger in the family room and I had each child carry one of my nativity statues into the family room and place it in the manger as Holly read a short paragraph about each one. I helped Hannah carry in baby Jesus and it was very touching. I loved doing it this way and I think the kids will remember it. Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures of this because I was busy moving the kids along.
We ended the evening with ice cream roll and then everybody went home to have sweet dreams of Christmas! I love our family so much and I'm so thankful for each one of them. I absolutely LOVE Christmas Eve - it's my favorite night of the year - especially when I can have so many of my family members together.
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