Christmas Eve

Our Christmas Eve was full of family and fun. We have started some awesome new traditions that the kids really love! We did our "Night Before Christmas" game where all the cousins sit in a circle and as they listen to the story, they pass a little wrapped gift to the person next to them every time they hear the word "the" read. Whatever gift they end up with is theirs to keep. Here they are with their gifts. I love London in her new hat!

Then we did a white elephant gift exchange. Brandon got a fantastic gift...way to good to be a white elephant gift! Thanks Parker!


The cousins then dressed up and acted out the story of our Savior's birth. Uncle Eric read the story and the kids had a great time with their different parts.

Cute lil wise man!
Then we got to open some gifts. I made Aunt Julie and Uncle John open their presents- matching footie P.J.'s! They even matched Brandon!
After that, we had an awesome magic show put on by Parker. I am so lame for not taking pictures. It was great though! Brandon did some special demonstrations as well- he put Lego's together! ;) The night was filled to the brim with fun. We had so much yummy food as well. The last thing we did was get Santa's cupcakes ready for him and prepare some treats for the reindeer. Here is the plate of goodies for the deer- brownies for Comet (he does not like veggies!) and carrots for the rest of them!
Santa's cupcakes.
It was the most wonderful night, spent with the most wonderful people. :)