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Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve has always been the highlight of Christmas for me. Maybe it's because of our church's program, or opening gifts at my parents' house afterwards (ever since I was a little girl). Whatever it is, I look forward to it every year!

The kids both got to sing with the SonShine Singers at the program and this year, Caiden actually had speaking lines with his Kdg. class. He did a great job after much practicing! Cambry was brave enough to share a short poem for the children's sharing time -- everyobody's favorite part of the program. Her poem was, "Jesus was born today, This happy Christmas Day." (a made-up poem) Short but sweet!

Afterwards, we opened gifts and had goodies at my parents' house -- so much fun! We got home shortly after 11:00 -- dodging a few snowdrifts along the way!


Caiden waits with Ty, Timothy, and Jacob for the Christmas Eve program to begin


Cambry got a new scooter from Grammy and Papa -- she's trying it out in the background!


Cambry and Addi tell the Christmas story while Grammy reads it


Reading with Grammy after a long evening


Caiden's new toolbox from Grammy and Papa. He'll get a new tool every year until he's 16 years old!

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