Three tables are set and the food is in the oven. We're dressed and everything is ready and awaiting the arrival of the family.
The first to arrive is the John Family.
After our lovely dinner we went to the family room for the traditional rendition of the Nativity. Abby is always "Mary" as she is the only girl in the right age group, Joseph is always "Joseph", Matthew is always a wiseman and this year he is accompanied by his cousins Noah and Jacob. Samuel represents the shepherds and Katherine is truely well cast as the angel. The children were very reverent as they had been taught and I think it helped not to have the fathers as the funky wisemen. Thanks to Jacob and Noah there were no dads allowed.
We sang a few Christmas hymns while the Nativity Scene was present and it was so lovely. Alison's mom's husband sang a solo and so did Sarah. Both were charming and sweet.
We played a game with Dollar Store gifts and as you see, Jacob got a football. Crystal had the best time of all during this game. Her laughter made all of us laugh. She thought everything was funny. So great to have her. She's a one woman entertainment center.
We also had a great time playing the bells. We were actually good enough to make it through some Christmas songs and at the end of each success arose a loud cheer of accomplishment.
Christopher and his girlfriend, Laura, came late after most of the food and festivities were over but they did make it to the end of the present game. We all love it when he gets here. His month has been so long and hard with all the gifts to deliver but it is a time of good financial rewards. Lindsay, Chris, Laura stayed late making up for the time we missed. It was a wonderful evening with our family. David and my most favorite time of the Christmas season: Christmas Eve.
Three tables are set and the food is in the oven. We're dressed and everything is ready and awaiting the arrival of the family. 
The first to arrive is the John Family.
After our lovely dinner we went to the family room for the traditional rendition of the Nativity. Abby is always "Mary" as she is the only girl in the right age group, Joseph is always "Joseph", Matthew is always a wiseman and this year he is accompanied by his cousins Noah and Jacob. Samuel represents the shepherds and Katherine is truely well cast as the angel. The children were very reverent as they had been taught and I think it helped not to have the fathers as the funky wisemen. Thanks to Jacob and Noah there were no dads allowed.
We sang a few Christmas hymns while the Nativity Scene was present and it was so lovely. Alison's mom's husband sang a solo and so did Sarah. Both were charming and sweet.
We played a game with Dollar Store gifts and as you see, Jacob got a football. Crystal had the best time of all during this game. Her laughter made all of us laugh. She thought everything was funny. So great to have her. She's a one woman entertainment center.
We also had a great time playing the bells. We were actually good enough to make it through some Christmas songs and at the end of each success arose a loud cheer of accomplishment.
Christopher and his girlfriend, Laura, came late after most of the food and festivities were over but they did make it to the end of the present game. We all love it when he gets here. His month has been so long and hard with all the gifts to deliver but it is a time of good financial rewards. Lindsay, Chris, Laura stayed late making up for the time we missed. It was a wonderful evening with our family. David and my most favorite time of the Christmas season: Christmas Eve.
2 comments:
'Twas a wonderful night to be sure!
What a lovely post! It sounds like you figured out just the right formula for a perfect night. We can try it again next year with the parts assigned. I love how everyone came dressed up for Christmas Eve. I love that! Thanks for sharing---it means so much to your Georgia girl!
Love you,
Carrie
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