Christmas Eve

We hosted Christmas Eve at our house this year.

The kids loved playing on the trampoline together.

We played chimes together as is tradition. Our goal as a family is to perfect "O Holy Night" which has a two part harmony plus the accompaniment. We need some of the kids to grow up a little first to really do it justice as we need more people!

After chimes, we ate a turkey and ham dinner.

Following dinner, any kids that had talents to share put on a little concert.

We also did the Christmas story before it got too late for the kiddos.

Caleb played Joseph this year and Sam played Mary

Carter was a shepherd

The kids taking turns and patiently waiting to open presents from Grandma and Grandpa

Bryson playing with his present from Grandma and Grandpa

Grandma and Grandpa opening tickets to see The Little Mermaid on Broadway

Drew playing "peek-a-boo" with Lili and Bryson

We ended the night with our traditional Christmas Eve games:

Dice/Present game

White Elephant game with missing family members Skyped in

I look forward to this night every year! My mom puts so much work into it.