Monday morning The kids were up pretty early. Aaron went into work. He was on call until 5:00 pm. That meant it was pretty much up to me to get dinner ready. The kids helped somewhat. Mostly by taking care of Allison.
Allison loves music and was dancing, so I took a video.
Google made this animation from the video.
Long story short, we had Christmas Eve dinner with Cindy and Sharon again. It's become a tradition. I suppose.
The food was great, although I forgot to do a veggie tray.
Not all of the food fit on the table. Someone at work gave Aaron some tamales, so we had those too.
After we were stuffed we went downstairs and acted out the Nativity. Amy was in charge this year, and she was upset that she couldn't find the script she had prepared. It turned out fine of course, but she was nervous.
Timothy played Joseph, and Michelle was Mary.
I got to be a shepherd, along with Melanie.
Aaron, Melanie and David were wise men. Amy made those crowns.
Michelle loved using the empty wrapping paper tube after the shepherds were done.
Then they threw the hay.
Aaron took Cindy and Sharon home, and we cleaned up a little. Then we opened our traditional Christmas Eve gift of new pajamas.
Traditional Christmas Eve jammies picture
While I was taking care of Allison, David and Timothy helped Aaron bring all of the presents downstairs.
Allison tried to open presents early.
After all kids were in bed we waited for Santa. Aaron was particularly excited about the family Santa gift. I was ready for bed by 10:00, but Aaron wanted to get the 3D printer all set up and ready to go in the morning. He found something small to print to make sure it was ready. I went to bed, and he came up when it was finished.
The kids were up early of course, and some had to wait longer than others. We just about took the picture without Allsion, but then she woke up too.
6:45 am!
The kids found their stockings and Santa gifts
Allison loves her baby doll
We had some breakfast of cold cereal and whatever was in our stockings, and the nuts on the table. Then we opened presents.
Allison needed a little help opening a present
Amy really wanted cozy socks
Amy and Timothy were excited about the Harry Potter deck building game
Michelle's unicorn pillow
Allison got tired
a doll accessory set for Melanie ane Michelle to share
I finally got to surprise Aaron with a gift.
It's a pizza peel and slicer
Allison finally crashed in my arms. I dozed off too.
Michelle loved her fairy costume
We had a few more gifts for Allison after her nap. Amy has a seahorse just like this.
Aaron had this picture of us printed on canvas!
Playing with silly straws
I was inspired by a friend to put some potpurri on the stove.
Aaron loved his cozy socks
Timothy trying out the game Valerie gave us
Canvas mounted above our headboard
Amy wanted to take pictures of the LEGO set she built
Somehow Allison got a hold of candy canes
That afternoon I think we watched Cars 3, and played games.
The sister missionaries came over for dinner that night. It was supposed to just be leftovers, but Aaron wanted to try out the pizza peel, so we had pizza too. They were mesmerized by the 3D printer.
