Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve, we went to the 3:00 Christmas Eve service at church. Luckily, we were "smart" and put both kids in daycare. The service was beautiful, but long and there were lit candles at the end!

After church, J-J and Sue-Sue came over to eat Christmas Eve dinner. Of course, before we could eat - each kid had to open one present!
Crawford's keyboard was a huge hit. You record the music you play on an "ipod." We did a family version of "Jingle Bells" that will make you plug your ears!
Crawford got to sit at one head of the table...
...and Conlee was at the other end!
Much to our surprise - it started snowing (I was a skeptic and didn't believe a white Christmas was possible). This really added to the magic - Crawford just knew this meant Santa was on his way.

No that's not snow on Crawford's sweater - it's the Reindeer food that he was leaving for Reindeer's to eat!
After the Reindeer were taken care of - we had to decorate cookies for Santa!
Crawford watched the chimney like a hawk - he was convinced he'd catch a glimpse of Santa's boots (J-J may have helped with this idea!).
After the kids were tucked snugly in their beds (Con had been asleep for an 1 1/2 hours which is why she isn't in any of the above pic) - the "preparations" began. But, Bo and I are both "big" kids - so we spent an hour playing in the snow!

Much to our delight - Santa "finally" came and things were "set" for morning.

I can't wait to see the kids reaction in the morning!!!!!