We celebrated Christmas over three days. The first day was with our family of four. We are excited about the tradtions we are establishing with Noah. We have decided that Santa brings three presents to celebrate Jesus' birthday like the three kings brought gifts. Then we give a sentimental present to create some memories or a keepsake. At Adam's house growing up presents came set up and unwrapped. At my house presents came wrapped. So we compromised and Santa's present was unwrapped and our present was. We stayed up really late getting Noah's Christmas all set up, but we had fun doing it! 
Santa brought Noah a wagon, a walking toy and a set of blocks. We gave him a big book of fairytales for bedtime stories. (Its hard to get sentimental with a one year old.) 
Adam gave me the first year of the blog in an edited book! It isn't ready yet, but what an amazing gift! I cooked a yummy breakfast of bacon, eggs, and muffins. 
We took the wagon out on its inaugural ride. That afternoon we packed up and headed to Birmingham. That night we went to Zoolight Safari. Noah loved all the lights!
Christmas Eve was spent at the Joneses. We spent time with Aunt Robin and Uncle Chris who were home from Texas. We attended the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Noah did really well! Then we celebrated Jesus' birthday with cake and a fantastic dinner! We opened presents and stockings and then spent the rest of the evening enjoying eachother's company.
Christmas day we went to the Key's. We ate the traditional Krispy Kreme for breakfast and opened presents and stockings. We played a four hour round of Auburnopoly that Aunt Emy got. She beat me bad! Later Aunt Jenny and Uncle JJ and Michael came over to play and eat a very delicious Christmas dinner. We ended the day by watching the Dark Knight together.
We had a great Christmas visiting with family and reflecting on how many blessings God has given us this year!
We didn't take pictures from al the Christmas events but we know people who did :) I'm sure I'll have more pictures to share.
2 comments:
I LOVE the three gift idea... I am going to do that next year!
We got a wagon too for the kids and I just love it! I know Noah will enjoy it! Glad yall had a great Christmas!
Thanks Beth! We got that idea from a friend of ours and I can just imagine how much money it will save us down the road as well as help keep down the commercialism of Christmas and focus on Christ and family!
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