My parents and brothers Bryce and Derek joined us for Christmas Eve this year. This is the 5th time in a row that we have had Christmas Eve with them. It is nice to live by family to share these special occasions. They joined us for a pizza dinner (Dominoes pizza--yummy and so easy for me) and then after a few games of kinect we acted out the nativity. Below are our Angels visiting the Shepards in the field. Notice Bryce the Wiseman on the couch trying to hide from the picture as this isn't his scene.
Wismen visit the baby Jesus in the stable.
Joseph and Mary with baby Jesus.
The whole gang. Emily was the innkeeper and the Wisemen are on the right. Nathan wouldn't dressup but did put on his baseball cap for his Wiseman role. I was the narrator and photographer.
After acting out the nativity once we did it again in quick motion so Melissa could have a chance to be Mary too. Megan just couldn't resist joining this picture and Nathan is listening intently to songs on his Uncle's phone.
Next we watched a Christmas music program together as we ate yummy treats. Finally, we laid out presents under the tree and opened one present each. It was a fantastic Christmas Eve.
Wismen visit the baby Jesus in the stable.
Joseph and Mary with baby Jesus.
The whole gang. Emily was the innkeeper and the Wisemen are on the right. Nathan wouldn't dressup but did put on his baseball cap for his Wiseman role. I was the narrator and photographer.
After acting out the nativity once we did it again in quick motion so Melissa could have a chance to be Mary too. Megan just couldn't resist joining this picture and Nathan is listening intently to songs on his Uncle's phone.
Next we watched a Christmas music program together as we ate yummy treats. Finally, we laid out presents under the tree and opened one present each. It was a fantastic Christmas Eve.
4 comments:
I guess we need some cute little girls to pretty up our nativity. It looks like you all had a good time.
Wow great Nativity and costumes.
Looks like so much fun! The expressions on the girls' faces are priceless! It's fun to hear your traditions. Glad to hear you all had a fantastic Christmas!
Loved all the photos and descriptions (of both Christmas Eve and Christmas)! Fun to read the traditions that you've chosen to carry on in your own family. There are so many fun and meaningful ones to choose from! We love you guys lots! --Laura
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