Every year all my siblings get together at my mom and dad's for Christmas Festivities, usually on Christmas Eve, but this year we changed things up and got together for Family Home Evening the Monday before Christmas. The kids act out the Nativity.
Yes, this was the best picture we could get..... after many tries!
(Addie, Carlie, Kamryn, Tylie, Carson, Brock, Kaleb and Bryson)
Gram reads us a story. She chooses a new one every year, and for the life of me I can't remember what this years story was? When I remember (or more likely, I'll just call and ask her) I'll post it. This year we also watched Christmas Oranges. Addie and Carlie looked so cute sprawled out on the floor together.
We open the presents from the cousins name drawing.... Youngest to oldest of course!
and then the "adults" open the gifts from the sibling and spouses name drawing. Katy got me the cutest new purse.... I can't believe I don't have a picture of it. Take my word for it, it's adorable..... it's red with a satiny chocolate and cream zebra lining! I'm so thankful for my family! I love that we all live close and cherish the time we get to spend together.
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I love Christmas parties with family! They are the best! This year was the first year I had ever seen the Nativity acted out. Our ward did it with the primary at our ward Christmas party. Just another thing I have to blog about. It was so cute. I bet it is even cuter to see your kids in it!
Christmas is such a great time of year! I'm glad it was a super season for you and your family!
Those are such cute kids. It looks like they had a great time.
It's kinda sad that Christmas is over!
Glad you were able to be with your fam!
Love catch up posts! And love pics of the fam!
Your on a roll.. keep blogging!
Oh and commenting.. hint-hint.
~ And I LOVE your purse!!
The Holdaway family has all the kids dress up and act out the nativity as well. This year Peter was Joseph, and when he saw Mary (aka Heather) riding on the donkey (aka Katie) he wanted to join in too. One of our favorite pictures is of him climbing on Katie's back. It could have happened, right? P.S. Love that you did FHE BEFORE Christmas...kind of saves on the stress of getting ready for the big night. I may have to copy that....
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