The Night Before Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner and family time at Greg and Andrea's house this year. We missed the Cook family who were blessed to spend a week in Pittsburgh with our favoite Mission President and his wife!

We had a yummy turkey dinner and then watched the Nativity that Greg had recorded a month earlier. (All the grandkids acted out the Nativity so that we could give Grammy and Grampy a DVD for Christmas). If you have time, please watch it on my brother Greg's blog. It is so special! It is always chaotic putting the costumes on the kids and getting them to cooperate, but the magic of editing makes it look perfect. We just might just defer to the DVD from now on!

Then, we played a fun game while reading "T'was the Night Before Christmas". Just as we were finishing the games, some of the grandkids heard bells and there was a loud knocking at the door. Who could it be? Santa left each grandchild a gift on the doorstep, which they all tore open at the same time. Zhu-zhu pets for all! Even big-boy Bud was soon enchanted by the chattering hampsters who moved sporatically all around. Someone took the time to read the instructions, which warned "keep away from hair". Not long after Macy was crying hysterically, the zhu-zhu was stuck in her hair! After a quick fix from the attorney, all was well. The adults got to visit while the children all played happily.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!