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Christmas Eve


I've always looked forward to Christmas Eve almost more than Christmas Day itself -- probably because we always opened our presents after the program at church.  And, the church program has always been such a highlight for me - I even enjoyed the practices!

So, I was completely bummed that I woke up with a stomach bug on Christmas Eve morning.  After talking to my sister, though, I learned that my aunt, uncle, cousin, her son, and my other cousin were also sick.  By the end of the evening, both of my parents had it.  8 people went down within 24 hours!  Food poisoning or virus?  We'll never know - we had all been together the night before, though!

By Christmas Eve night, I was feeling good enough to venture out to my parents' house and to church.  There was just no way I was going to miss it this year - I never have!  And this year, Delaney was one of the 2 year old angels -- my most favorite part of the program every year.  She did not disappoint!  Here's a picture - if I get the video to work, I'll put it on later.
Delaney is on the far left in pigtails
Cambry and Delaney also sang Happy Birthday, Jesus during the
children's sharing time.


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