Christmas Eve

We got to celebrate Christmas Eve at church first, and I must say as a mom of a very active and boisterous child, I was beaming with pride as all my worries of my child wanting to lead the service melted away as she sat quieter than a mouse, paying attention and soaking every moment up, right down to the candle light close.  That, I think, was a Christmas present from God.  ;)

We went home to have dinner and let Elena open one gift before Christmas - a matching American Girl Doll pajama set.  She and Lanie were stylin' that night!  :)

We read the last of the Advent calendar book, lit a fire and enjoyed hot cocoa...


Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.