It's been a fun and memorable Christmas at our house and as the season comes to a close and the tree comes down there are several Christmas memories that stand out. We enjoyed the anticipation of the big day and were able to participate in a few seasonal activities with the boys that made Christmastime especially memorable this year.
In early December we were able to go to a Living Nativity pageant with our friends Joy and Greg. Their church put on a great production with live animals and lots of music. Carter, in particular, was captivated by the singing. Right before it began, just like in a book or a movie, snow began to fall and gently fell throughout the program adding to the ambiance of the event. The nativity was 'just right' for our combined crew of six children under six.
Our friends Greg and Joy.Another fun Christmas happening was making gingerbread cookies. This is a family tradition passed on by my mom and is now part of Christmas at our house. We do simple gingerbread men; the boys help me roll out the dough and they enjoy doing the decorating (and snacking) with M&Ms. Yum!
Brian took Grant and Bryce to a manger build hosted by our our church and sponsored by Noble Warriors Ministry. Grant and Bryce had fun hammering and putting together a life-size manger. It was a fun activity for Daddy and the boys and a great reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. The manger is on display in our family room and has even held a "real" baby Jesus (Grant and Bryce's idea, of course).
Apparently at our house it's not the shepherds or the wise men who visited baby Jesus, but rather Superman and Batman.
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