Well, now that it is the new year I guess I should get caught up on Christmas Eve!
Our Christmas eve was relaxing and fun this year. We spent most of the morning packing {because we were leaving on Christmas day after church} and watching Christmas shows and movies on TV. Around 3:00 we went to the home of some very dear friends from church. They have a big family gathering every year and have invited us all 4 years to join them. We had a yummy meal and then headed off to church for our 5:00 family friendly service. It is very relaxed, not heavily attended and geared mainly towards families with children. The kids love going and I'm so happy that they do! Here are the big kids coloring at Kenny's desk while he was getting ready for the service.
After church we went back to our friend's home for dessert and for a gift exchange. The family always draws names at Thanksgiving and then does the exchange at Christmas. They have always been so sweet to include us and the kids love sitting in "the chair" while everyone watches them open their gift.
Mason and Kennan {sweet friends} playing with their numbers!
Brayden's turn! She got a huge Hershey bar, some hair clips and a sweet ballerina necklace.
{It isn't too obvious that she loves to be the center of attention, is it?}
{It isn't too obvious that she loves to be the center of attention, is it?}
Grayson's turn! He got some comfy footie pajamas!
And Kennan got a cool soccer bag to hold all of his gear and a Hershey bar!
Kenny got an edible chocolate Bible! Do they know him well or what?
I got a beautiful ornament for the Christmas tree and can't wait to use it next Christmas! Kenny had to be back up at church for a candlelight service at 11:00 so after presents we headed back home to get the kids in bed. One of the downsides to having such a late service is that Kenny isn't around to help me with Christmas {unless I want to stay up until after midnight!} Santa has usually come by the time Kenny gets home!!
SANTA CAME!
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