Christmas Eve 2011

Christmas Eve was spent at my Momma's house.  We had a great afternoon and evening together!  

She got each kid a package of M&M's and read them this poem:

As you hold these candies in your hand 
And turn them, you will see 
The 'M' becomes a 'W', 
An 'E', and then a '3'. 

They tell the Christmas Story-- 
I'm sure it's one you know. 
It took place in a stable 
A long, long time ago. 

The 'E' is for the East, 
Where the star shone so bright. 
The 'M' is for the Manger, 
where the Baby Jesus slept at night. 

The '3' is for the Wisemen, 
Bearing gifts, with which they came. 
'W' is for Worship, 
Hallelujah! Praise His Name! 

So as you eat these candies 
Or share them with a friend, 
Remember the meaning of Christmas: 
It's a love that never ends.
- Author Unknown

Hunter showing Aunt Sissy his new treasure chest (that was Papa's when he was young) filled with Dragon Scales!

Grammie also bought the kids a recordable storybook.  It's the story of the first Christmas and all they have to do is open it up and it plays her recorded voice reading it to them.  This will be a treasured gift forever!!!
Thank you Momma for helping me keep the real reason for the day first on their minds!

Introducing a new addition to Kara's family:  Mack

...and another new addition:  Mara

Getting ready to open their first gifts of the night!

Graysen's pink puppy!!

think she was a little excited about "Sally"?

Cute Mack playing with the paper.

Opening Sissy and Chad's gifts...Graysen's boots to match Aunt Sis!

Oh my...three football players!  

There was lots of posing with these favorite gifts!

Sweet Graysen (with a sticky mouth) and Sally

the end of the night...pouring sparkling grape juice and getting ready for Jesus' birthday party!

Jesus' birthday cake.  Hunter decorated, a M&M Cross with Jesus on it.

Three of the four with the birthday cake!

Back home, with Santa's cookies and milk!!  Ready for bed...