Live Nativity

Last week, my family had our Christmas Party. We had to do it earlier this year so everyone could make it. My little sister, Felicia, hosted it. She served Prime Rib, ham, potatoes, salad, and wonderful desserts. What a feast! We drew names for presents and everyone received some very nice gifts. The highlight of the evening, though, aside from being all together, were all of our children. All 14 of the grandchildren participated in a little nativity play while Grandpa narrated. I take that back, one of the twins wasn't in it, but the other was baby Jesus. Wyatt was one of the wise men and Misty was the star. We were supposed to dress them up in whatever we could find around the house. It was so cute. The oldest two, Houston and Jaycee, are 6 and 5. They played Mary and Joseph. The rest were five years and younger. I wondered how it would pan out, since some of them were a little young and might not understand what was even going on. But it was amazing to me to see all of these children just gather around the baby once the narrator said He was born. They just knew what to do! It was so precious, and I couldn't help but get a little choked up over the innocence of these children. They were so reverent and did such a marvelous job!

Brynn, Jaycee, Houston, Madalynn, Peyton


Gavyn was carrying the gold, which was actually gold-foiled candy in a little container. We told him to give it to the baby. I love the way he got on one knee to do it. It was so appropriate.

Misty playing her role(dad holding her above everyone).

For me, there have been many events this month that have really helped to bring in the Christmas spirit. Amidst all the stress and shopping, it is sometimes hard to remember the true meaning of Christmas. But I'm grateful for these experiences that help me remember my Savior and His miraculous birth into this world. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!

Christmas Tag

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping Paper

2. Real tree or Artificial? Definitely real. I love the smell!

3. When do you put up the tree?When we can get a tree

4. When do you take the tree down? When i get around to it after New Years.

5. Do you like eggnog? No, but we always get it every year, because Ross LOVES it.

6. Favorite gift received as a child? A huge swing set that my dad built.

7. Hardest person to buy for? My mom, Ross' dad, Ross

8. Easiest person to buy for? My kids

9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes, we got it a couple of years ago.

10. Best Christmas gift you ever received? not sure.

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? N/A

12. Favorite Christmas Movie (s)? Elf or White Christmas

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? November

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? no

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? all the goodies!!

16. Lights on the tree? Yes, white ones

17. Favorite Christmas song? Hark, The Herald Angels Sing

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Stay home. Don't really EVER wanna pack a bunch of gifts. Rather spend it at home

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph.

20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star
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21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? PJs on Christmas EVE. The rest in the morning

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? How high maintenance gift-giving has gotten.

23. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Ham.

24. What do you want for Christmas this year? a new blender, double-jogging stroller, pants, Boots, food storage

I tag: Angelica, Daisie, Charity and Heather