Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was so special. We all dressed up in the Nativity costumes and read the story of baby Jesus. Kline even participated with his headpiece on for just a bit! The boys were really into it. Nathan wanted to be a wiseman and Tyson a shepherd. Kline was also a wiseman. Mary and Joseph were yours truly. We don't quite have enough people to fill all the roles...but we did our best. After we acted out and read the story we had the boys sit in front of the fireplace. While they were all looking at the fireplace, Matt flipped the switch without them seeing, and POW...there was a fire. They were all so excited! It was the first time we turned on the fire in our new house. By the fireplace Matt read, "The Christmas Miracle" a very sweet book. We also sang some songs, opened 2 presents ( one PJ's, and one of their choice), and put out our stockings. Now, to wait for St. Nick.