Christmas Eve

This year for Christmas Eve since we were not traveling anywhere for or after Christmas (something we haven't done for years), we decided to really start our own traditions since the girls are really getting into it and are remembering things. Each night leading up to Christmas we either watch a Christmas movie, or read a Christmas story. Kelsey was so insistent that we couldn't watch a movie and stay up late since Santa was coming and didn't want to get skipped if she was still awake. We read When Jesus was Born in Bethlehem which quotes some of Luke 2 and has beautiful pictures to go along with it to keep the girls attention rather than just reading the scriptures. And it seemed to work out fine. We talked for a little while why we celebrate Christmas and rounded out the night opening new pajamas for everyone and reading 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. We set out some cookies for Santa and the girls were in bed at 8:00. And finally by 9:30 they were asleep. There's just something about Christmas Eve and being too excited to sleep!!