Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve afternoon we all took Eli to get his picture made with Santa Claus, he loved it! Everyone keeps asking me "did he cry"? I guess that is a normal reaction for babies when they see a crazy old man dressed in red with a big white beard reaching for them. Eli did fine. He and Santa posed like professionals. Afterwards we went over to Starbucks and everyone enjoyed a holiday beverage. Jason had a White Chocolate Mocha, I had an Eggnog Latte, and Hugh & Grant each had a peppermint hot cocoa. Eli was happy just to be there. Then we went to our service at church, which has become a tradition with our family. We sing, hear a short message then each family goes down front to take Communion with one of our church ministers. They have about 6 ministers down front so it goes quickly, as there are always a lot of people there. While we wait on the other families, Jason and I always reflect on our year. We are always overwhelmed with how blessed we are, and how each year keeps getting better for us. God is so gracious. After church we had a delicious supper at mother and daddy's and exchanged gifts. It is always a fun time there! On our way home, we stopped by a house in our neighborhood that does a HUGE Christmas display in their yard, music going, the whole nine yards. They had even started a small bonfire and were letting everyone roast marshmallows. We took a picture of H&G with their Mr. & Mrs. Claus.
Well, two of our three boys just got up so we're off to open presents!!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!