Christmas Eve is probably my favorite day of the year. I loved all of our traditions growing up and now my kids love them. We fit both families in so we have a busy day. We started out at Keith's parents. We had fun visiting, eating food, playing games, singing songs (this tradition is slowing growing on me!), acting out the nativity and opening presents.
The kids were all really excited with their presents. We had a fun time and were glad that everyone was able to get together.
Hallee slept through most of the evening. She doesn't sleep well when she isn't in her bed at home so she got a few naps throughout the afternoon and evening.
After Keith's family party, we headed over to my parent's house for more fun. Wyatt was so excited and had fun showing off for everyone. He always gets plenty of attention from his cousins and he is happy to show off for them. I think it was a little overwhelming for him though because he would be happy as can be one minute and all of a sudden get really upset and run over and hug me.
We acted out the Nativity again. Jonah was Joseph.
Caitlyn was the angel. Poor Caitlyn didn't feel well. She had the croup and was up the night before. She was so sad that she was sick for Christmas. She prayed that night that she would be better for Christmas day. She felt much better on Christmas and said, "He answered my prayers!"
Wyatt didn't want to be in the nativity until he found out he could be a wise man with EJ and Elijah. Here he is telling me to, "ssshhh" because they had already started.
He loved being with the big boys. He was a little distracting because he kept running around Mary and Joseph laughing. Then all of the sudden he got shy and ran over and hugged me. Funny kid!
Grandma and grandpa always show us a video about Christ and grandma always reads a story that teaches us about giving. It is good to focus on the true meaning of Christmas. After that we head upstairs for Christmas Bingo.
Wyatt was really excited to play this year. He seemed so old with all the big kids.
Caitlyn and Jonah were excited about their new jump ropes. While the kids play bingo in the kitchen with grandma the adults are in the dining room playing with grandpa.
Next, we head back downstairs for the grab box. Wyatt refused to get in the picture and was upset until someone handed him his present. The kids all loved their new books.
The adults get a grab box too. We all love our gift cards!
The last thing we do is listen to grandpa read, "Twas the Night Before Christmas." Jonah sat behind him and ended up taking over and reading most of the story.
Poor Caitlyn was feeling really bad at this point. She just laid on the floor and looked miserable. Even though she didn't feel well she still had fun. I love all of the family traditions that make Christmas Eve so much fun.
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