Christmas 2017 is in the books and we are all so thankful for the fun and family time we enjoyed as we celebrated the birth of Jesus! It wasn't exactly as we planned as Terrell continued to fight flu symptoms all weekend, but he is on the mend and thankfully didn't have to miss out on too much. Despite the unexpected sickness our Christmas was special and treasured. We loved all of our celebrations.
Part 1 kicked off for us on Christmas Eve Eve as it does every year. ☺This year my in-laws decided to host their Christmas Eve breakfast on the 23rd since Christmas Eve would be on a Sunday. It worked out perfect because everyone could attend and we had a huge and delicious waffle bar again this year. It was SO good!! And we loved all the company. It was the best kick off to our Christmas festivities.
After breakfast and everyone left we let the kids play while Terrell napped and the rest of us talked and watched football. Then all 11 of us went out to the movies to see The Star. It was the perfect way to spend our afternoon and such a good movie!! It's definitely one I want to own and add to our Christmas collection. It's funny, sweet, and portrays the story of the birth of Jesus in the most kid-friendly, yet accurate way. We all loved it.
Once we were home from the movies the grands changed into their new Christmas pjs from Nana while we got ready for our dinner. Everything was wonderful as always and we made sure to get plenty of pictures. ☺
A silly picture was requested and turned out hilarious. Haha!
Sweet stair step cousins who were all VERY excited.
Before opening presents each year, Terrell's mom likes to read the Christmas story to the kids or do some kind of activity to remind them of the real reason for Christmas and this year she talked with them about the movie and what they learned from it and how we can live in a way that honors Jesus. It was sweet, special, and funny again this year. From the mouths of babes. ☺
Then the time came for presents. The kiddos had been asking when it was time all day. We let all the grands open their gifts first and they were so excited. It was definitely a big highlight for them! Their smiles and excitement were priceless!
Then the kids looked at/played with their new toys while the adults opened presents one at a time. ☺ It was a really fun night. We came home and got ready for bed and all crashed. Our day was extra special and extra full.
We woke up on Sunday to Christmas Eve! We got ready for church and made pictures of the boys in front of the tree before leaving the house. My handsome babies just melted my heart.
We attended the early service with Terrell's family and were able to hear our niece Allison sing while Pops played the piano. It was a really sweet service. Terrell had to leave right after we made pictures because of feeling bad but I'm glad we could all be at church together before Kara and her family traveled back home.
Merry Christmas Eve!!
The boys and I stayed for Sunday School and picked up lunch on our way home before settling in for the afternoon and our "Christmas breather". Part 1 was memory-filled and fun. His grace and His Gift were the center. So, so thankful.
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