We spent Christmas Eve with some of our church friends, eating a candlelit dinner of fish, flatbread, pomegranates, pistachios, grape juice and olives. As we ate we each shared something that we love about Jesus. It was a simple but perfect way to reflect on our Savior's birth, life and mission while he was on the earth. After dinner we acted out the nativity.
Noah was a sheep-
Emma was an angel, Leah and Adam were wise men. As most children's nativities go, it was a bit chaotic but so sweet to watch the miracle of the Christmas story broken down into it's most simple form.
And then at home the kids quickly got ready for bed, prepared their note and treats for Santa, and lined up to share their sibling Secret Santa gifts with each other.
This is always one of my most favorite parts of the whole Christmas season- watching each of the kids experience the joy of giving to someone that they love the most. Watching the sincere love, gratitude, and giants hugs that they share with each other is just the best.
Then it was off to bed, with visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads, most of the kids dropped right off to sleep. Poor Leah came stumbling into our room at 12:30 in tears, frustrated that she just couldn't fall asleep. There is an awful lot of build up and anticipation that comes with Christmas morning, and we were finally almost there!
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I love the tradition of our kids picking gifts for each other too! They really do care so much and are so thankful to both give and receive!
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