We joined my cousin's family for Christmas Eve and had a delicious dinner then read & sang about Christ's birth.
Above is our humble shepherd, beautiful angel, sweet mother Mary and baby Jesus. Below you can see Bridger really got into the celebration.Christmas morning we woke up to "Jingle Bells Fantasy", full stockings and a roaring fire log. We followed Bridger's lead on what we opened under the tree, and enjoyed playing with our new things along the way.
Christmas morning is so exciting seeing things through the eyes of your child.
These are a few things we hope to continue throughout the years with our family...Traditions from my family:
- Caroling and passing out goodies to friends and neighbors
- A nice, big Christmas Eve dinner
- Christmas Eve Nativity reading & program
- Waking up to "Jingle Bells Fantasy" Christmas morning (this was the cue that the stockings are done, the presents are out and the fire is lit, so you can come out of your rooms)
Traditions from Jim's Family:
- Taping children in their rooms so they do not escape during the night and peek, then allowing them to break through wrapping paper Christmas morning
- Christmas Enchiladas
Traditions we started this year:
- Playing in the snow
- Getting together with friends and family in the area before, during & after
- Jim baking!
1 comment:
Happy BDay Bridger! So what do you think of having a two year old Mel? That is an awesome train set! Preston would have loved one this year, but welcomed many other presents. Good luck with the next 11 days of your pregnancy. Almost there!!
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