We had one of the best Christmas Eves! This was probably the first one where no one was sick too! Here is our Christmas card.
The elves left us an elf charade game where you use the blowup elf to act out things. We had fun with that and even Grandpa got in on the action.
Then the kids wanted to give their presents out. They went shopping with Grandma and Grandpa to shop for presents since we didn't have holiday shop at school. They had so much doing it and even wrapped everything themselves! Grandpa got some tools.
Grandma got a word search book and a candle.
Presley could hardly wait to pass his presents out.
Even Millie wanted in on the fun!
Grandpa was lucky and got some special wrapped presents just for him!
Grace got a Paw Patrol Santa hat. Why? I have no idea but I guess she wanted it!
Evie was very busy making everyone pictures and drawings. She also wrote each of us a letter. It's a 5-paragraph essay like she would write for school. She wrote about reasons why she loves us and oh my did it bring us to tears. She is so sweet. I don't know what I did to deserve such great kids. One of the best things I have ever received!
Presley was also busy and drew each of us a picture he thought we would like. He did a great job!
Here I am reading my letter that Evie wrote me. It made my heart melt. What a sweetheart I have.
She even gave me and Daddy coupons! Love this girl!
We took a few of our yearly Christmas jammie pics.
Then it was time to get out our cookies we made especially for Santa and milk too.
These two were bouncing off the walls excited!
Every year the kids put up a tree in their rooms. I love taking a picture of them with their trees. They each have their own color and ornaments unique to them.
As the kiddos drifted off to sleep, I watched the end of one of my favorites..."It's a Wonderful Life."
I always love to take pics of what our house looks like on Christmas Eve every year. Chuck adds to it every year and it looks different each year!
I met my mom at the 11:00 Christmas Eve Service at church. You had to make a reservation and wear a mask of course. There were not many people there but it is my absolute favorite service of the year! We have the best organist around and she plays songs that give me goose bumps. My favorite part is when we light candles, turn off the lights, and sing "Silent Night." Brings me to tears.
By the time got home, it was time to get ready for Santa!
And before I went to sleep, I always, always take a picture of my kids sleeping on Christmas Eve. I love these and will cherish them forever.
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