Days of Christmas!

After much anticipation, not only for the children, Christmas Eve arrived! We spent the day finalizing our crafts and last minute shopping. Great-Aunt Betty passed away this year on Christmas Eve morning. She was missed this holiday season. Mom and Dad spent most of the day sorting out details and mourned their loss. They still had it in them to join us at Great Grandmas for dinner and gifts!

Uncle Mike played Santa.

Then we went to Christ Community for the Christmas Eve service. We went back to Bruce and Maggie's for meatballs following the service.

Then we went home for the traditional Christmas Eve package! Every year we get the girls a set of pajamas and I was surprised that they though otherwise this year! Sometime they'll catch on!

We added robes this year! 

We put out the Christmas cookies and milk and carrots for the reindeer. 

We read Twas' the Night Before Christmas!

And then Santa arrived!

He brought many fun things! 

Abby got a bike from Mom and Dad. Elizabeth got a Zoomer as well! 

I was amazed when I found out that Santa brought the girls a phone.

After our Christmas morning at home, we went to Bruce and Maggie's house.

 Maggie explained the meaning of Chrismas. 

 And uncle Jer cheated at the game of Twister!

I think that Owen had a busy morning!

 Then we went to YaYa and Pops' house for a Christmas day celebration! 

We had a wonderful Christmas this year! It was over as quickly as it came and I'm sure it'll be the same situation in 2015. Regardless, we really enjoyed the holiday season among friends and family. I think that the girls had a wonderful Christmas and have grown an appreciation for God, family, and tradition!