Christmas Eve

I am so glad Gavin and I had the same tradition of the Christmas Eve Program. It is one of my most vivid memories as a child. I can still remember sitting on Santa's lap on the chapel stage and getting a Cabbage Patch Doll and then playing with it at my Grandma's house later that night. Now that I am the parent the Christmas Eve Program is a lot of work, at a hectic time of year. But after watching my kids perform, all the effort seems worth it. They did a great job. I hope they cherish the Christmas Eve Program memories as much as I do.

Preston had been counting down the hours until Santa would be there so he could finally open a present! Think he was excited while he was waiting in line? I love that picture!

Later that night after we got home the kids put on their new PJ's and Gavin read "Twas the night before Christmas." Then it was time for bed! I have never seen my kids so excited to say prayers and go to bed. Preston was almost giddy! Thinking about it right now brings the biggest smile to my face. There is nothing like the magic of Christmas.