Christmas Eve

On Christmas eve, the kids get to open one present, which is always new P.J.'s. So, here they are opening up their one present. Madalynn is not too sure what to do. Which is weird to me, because I can't tell you how many times we had to get her out of under the tree, or take presents away as she tried to open them. After watching Allison and Matthew open theirs, she caught on. And she loves to go topless, we will continue to work on that so it doesn't become an issue down the road ;).



Allison showing us her new jammies.



Madalynn checking out hers. This is the first night gown that she has ever had. She has worn dresses before, but when we put this on she kept kicking her legs out so the bottom of the gown would hit her legs. She loved it!!



Matthew and his new jammies.



How cute is this picture?! And how old do my kids look, wow!!! Absolutely crazy!!



After the unveiling of the new jammies, We read the story of Jesus' birth, then followed by the classic "The Night Before Christmas".





Here is what Madalynn was doing during the book reading. Taking off all the bows and putting them back on. It was a great game for her.



I love Christmas, I think I even love Christmas eve more. The pure excitement in the kids faces as we talk about Santa. The spirit that surrounds us as we read the story of Jesus' birth. And being with my little family. It doesn't get any better then that!!