Monday, December 26, 2011

Christmas Eve Night

We started out our night with Christmas Eve candlelight service.  It's definitely one of our favorite Christmas traditions!  We go to the church we got married in--and that Jamie grew up in....very special!  The pastor does a great children's sermon each year.  When the lights dim, the candles begin to be lit and we sing Silent Night.  It's wonderful!  To add to the wonder this year, Ms. Paisley sat on my lap during the lighting--she looked so beautiful with the candle light on her face!

Then the wrestling began:
 Here's our wild birthday cake that we made for Jesus.
 Look at how well we coordinated!

 Paisley was THRILLED that she got a princess!  Jesi and I were lucky enough to be princesses later with lots of cute crowns!
 What!?  A Leapster Explorer!!
 DUCT TAPE for Hunter!!
 Bella the beauty!
 Grandma got a beautiful grandchildren's bracelet!
 Griffin picked out these socks for Grandpa.  Yes, he was serious.
 Trying to get a group photo (as a distraction)...
 WHAT?!  Santa dropped off a BAG!
Why didn't we see Santa?  (Hunter was afraid he was dead, then remembered he could be invisible, so yelled outside, "Thank you!  If it's OK, we'll take this bag inside!")

 Bella relaxing despite the chaos!
 Singing Happy Birthday to Jesus!
 Fun time with Matt!  These two are always up to something fun!
 Cookies for Santa and carrots for the reindeer. 

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