We usually have a simple dinner, and then it's time to pass out the outfits. We've been trying to convince the little ones to be Mary and Joseph for a few years now, but Carissa was never willing. This year she wanted to be a sheep again, and with some coaxing (for the magician Camille) she agreed to be Mary! So naturally Nathan was Joseph! Josh was less than enthusiastic about being the "donkey", but as far as speaking parts go, that one is the easiest! Last year we had the "3 wise guys" and this year it was the "3 cute girls" (unfortunately, no picture of the 3 of us!) Nikelle had to "girlify" her outfit with a cute flower and a big sparkly heart necklace! It was really cute! Donavan was a tough shepherd, and because this was the first time we've done it at my house, we had to scramble for the "gifts" to give to the christ child. Nikelle came up with a teapot, a play spice bottle, and a bottle of hand sanitizer!
Then after we read the Christmas story, we sing a few songs, and then we exchange gifts. I'm so grateful that I have some family here (even if it's only ONE sibling) we really enjoy getting together (which isn't often enough) and the kids all have a great time together! This is a tradition we did as kids as well, so it's been really fun to see them grow up doing this as well. What great memories! Hope everyone had a great Christmas!
2 comments:
What a wonderful tradition! Great pictures as usual.
What a great tradition! And those pictures are definitely keepers, they are so sweet.
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