Christmas Eve is such a magical time. Not only for the child but for the parents as well. The shopping is usually all done..wrapping not so much but the time with the family is just beginning. We had a wonderful day together Brett and I and the kids. Sometimes just being together is just what you need. That night we went over to Grandma and Grandpa Fox's for dinner and fun with family. After dinner we sat down and heard a story that Grandma Fox tells the children every year. It's so nice that they are getting older and can sit and really enjoy it. Jacob was enjoying the story as long as he had a car with him.
Giselle enjoyed the story mostly from Grandpa's lap...hey there he is!
After the story Aunt Nichole and Uncle Erik rounded all the grandkids up and put on the Nativity. So cute to see them all dressed up. Jacob was a shepard and he carried my Grandpa Jacksons cane that he made for Brett years ago. Jacob felt very important carrying that stick. Genna was an angel and had the only speaking part. She tried very hard to memorize it and did a wonderful job. Jillian played 3 wise men and bore gifts. Jolie was Mary, the mother of our Lord. Jolie is a very loving and caring thoughtful daughter of our Heavenly Father so it was a great fit.
Afterwards everyone opened up Christmas jammies. Don't they all look SO cute. Cousins James and Johnathon have them too, but they came a few days later.
Giselle loved watching the train go around the tree. We have one at our house too, but Jacob takes over that train.
Santa Claus came and suprised the kids with a visit. Giselle did NOT appreciate the sacrifice of him coming and wearing that hot suit. Hopefully next year she will like it better.
We then went home and put cookies out for Santa. Along with a letter and Milk. Giselle was sampling the cookies. They were sooo excited to go to bed. They were so good too.
Giselle is tasting a cookie to make sure Santa will like it...Brett tucked her pants into her shirt. She didn't care that she looked silly! :)
All done and ready for bed. How I wish they would stay this little and sweet. I know that time keeps marching on and that soon they wont be as excited. For now I am going to keep all these wonderful memories and cherish them for I know it goes way too fast!
Christmas Eve is such a magical time. Not only for the child but for the parents as well. The shopping is usually all done..wrapping not so much but the time with the family is just beginning. We had a wonderful day together Brett and I and the kids. Sometimes just being together is just what you need. That night we went over to Grandma and Grandpa Fox's for dinner and fun with family. After dinner we sat down and heard a story that Grandma Fox tells the children every year. It's so nice that they are getting older and can sit and really enjoy it. Jacob was enjoying the story as long as he had a car with him.
Giselle enjoyed the story mostly from Grandpa's lap...hey there he is!
After the story Aunt Nichole and Uncle Erik rounded all the grandkids up and put on the Nativity. So cute to see them all dressed up. Jacob was a shepard and he carried my Grandpa Jacksons cane that he made for Brett years ago. Jacob felt very important carrying that stick. Genna was an angel and had the only speaking part. She tried very hard to memorize it and did a wonderful job. Jillian played 3 wise men and bore gifts. Jolie was Mary, the mother of our Lord. Jolie is a very loving and caring thoughtful daughter of our Heavenly Father so it was a great fit.
Afterwards everyone opened up Christmas jammies. Don't they all look SO cute. Cousins James and Johnathon have them too, but they came a few days later.
Giselle loved watching the train go around the tree. We have one at our house too, but Jacob takes over that train.
Santa Claus came and suprised the kids with a visit. Giselle did NOT appreciate the sacrifice of him coming and wearing that hot suit. Hopefully next year she will like it better.
We then went home and put cookies out for Santa. Along with a letter and Milk. Giselle was sampling the cookies. They were sooo excited to go to bed. They were so good too.
Giselle is tasting a cookie to make sure Santa will like it...Brett tucked her pants into her shirt. She didn't care that she looked silly! :)
All done and ready for bed. How I wish they would stay this little and sweet. I know that time keeps marching on and that soon they wont be as excited. For now I am going to keep all these wonderful memories and cherish them for I know it goes way too fast! 
3 comments:
Do all dads tuck their kids shirts in and pull their pants way up!? Ryan does that too! They always look so ridiculous, but he loves to do it! I love that all the cousins had matching pj's too!
I love the matching PJ's. It looks like you had a great Christmas. WE MISS YOU ALL SO MUCH>!!!!!!
Aw, cute cute pictures. Scott was just saying the other day that we should totally plan another visit to see you all, we miss you too -- whaddaya think?
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