Christmas Eve

This is the first year the kids actually wanted "perform" the Christmas story. We have done it many times with family and friends, but never just our little family. In case you haven't noticed there are quite a few males in the story and well we are just a tad lacking in that department. But that did not stop my oh so creative girls. And the best part was no one fought over who got to be what. Sarah was so VERY sweet as Mary. She was very protective of Jesus and it made her blubbering Mom cry. I couldn't help but envision the future. Darin/Daddy got to be Joseph. Isn't he handsome?!?

Then we had in the supporting roles, Abby as our beautiful angel, Ellie as our WiseWoman (crown, cape and present included), and Kate as our shepard with lambs hanging all over and a "staff" to boot.

Here is our shepard, afraid in the fields as the angel appears to bring good tidings of great joy.

It was really a very spiritual experience.  We sang, read scriptures and enjoyed the night.  Thanks Darin, Ellie, Abby, Kate and Sarah-you made our night so great!  I loved it.