We filled many of our days hopping around the valley to see different Christmas displays. We loved the elves at Gardner Village.
Rylee performed in her beautiful choir program as well as her 3rd grade Christmas program. She also had the opportunity to take part in the Nutcracker production. What a treat!
Lots of train rides around the mall.
Sweet gingerbread houses!
We loved our "Elf on a Shelf", aka Tiny...
Christmas Sunday...
Delivering neighbor gifts, thanks to my little elves...
Christmas Eve is always magical. We first go to the Williams' for snicky snack dinner, which means tasty appetizers and cheese fondue. Grandma and Grandpa always give the kiddos their Christmas PJ's. The kids exchange their gifts as well as the adults. It's fun and crazy!
Then we go to the Welch's for dessert and more fun. My parents started a fun tradition a couple years back. They set up a nativity scene with hay, a manger, and a fire to keep us all warm. The little ones dress up in nativity clothing and we read the Christmas story as our little ones act it out. It is both meaningful and funny. Then my dad beautifully plays his violin as we sing a few songs. We love this!
We then switch gears as we exchange gifts with each other. We had a "special visitor" this year. Dad suddenly danced his way down the stairs in a Santa suit and handed out their gifts to us all. What a hoot! Sadie didn't think he was too funny!
Christmas morning came quick and the kiddos didn't waste any time. It was fun to see each of them light up that morning when they realized that Santa came. I had used "Santa" to my advantage this year...if you know what I mean!!
Merry Christmas to all! Thanks to all that made our season wonderful and merry! Can't wait until next year!
