Ryand did not have to work on Christmas Eve and we had a great time spending the day together as a family. We took the kids to see Narnia during the day. They loved it. We got home and spent some time playing games and I made a pizza to look like a candy cane. Then we talked about how the candy cane turned upside down, is the letter J. To remind us of the baby Jesus born of Christmas Day. After we ate we heard a knock on the door. When we got there the elves had a left a package for us to open and it was our Chrismas jammies. Becca was thrilled to FINALLY get to open a present.
Everybody got bathed and in their new Christmas jammies and then we got Santa's milk and cookie ready. Kyle frosted the cookie, Jaden poured the milk and Becca added the sprinkles.
Next we watched a little video clip off of lds.org about the nativity. It was narrated by a little girl and Becca was glued to it. Then we sang some soft Christmas carols, like Hark The Harold Angels Sing, Away in a Manger and Silent Night. It was a nice peaceful feeling. We said prayers and the kids went to bed. They were way excited and I kept thinking about how much I love this time of year and the excitement in the kids. They are at the perfect ages and just make it all so much fun.
