Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve began with driving to NJ, luckily it wasn't horrible. It was slower than we wanted but it was only about 3 hours. Taylor was so excited to be with his cousins and we were excited to be surrounded by family. That night we had a favorite foods dinner. Everyone brought their favorite food to eat. Dave got a WaWa Italian hoogie and Taylor and I took Dunkin' Donuts. The twins took, well they took me, they like what I provide for them to eat :)

After dinner we played a left and right game with little gifts that Cindy and MaryAnn picked out. Taylor had no idea which was right or left but he had fun just being a part of the circle and doing what everyone else was doing. The twins kept eating every gift that got in their hands. Taylor ended up with cotton candy, I ended up with yummy truffles, the twins got bibs (after some trading), and Dave got gumballs.

Then we decided to act out the ture story of Christmas. An adult was in charge of each child and helped them find costumes. This was so cute and so much fun. Taylor liked his costume for about 2 minutes and then wanted it off. I did get a picture before he refused to wear it any longer.

Taylor was a sheperd (golf club as a staff and big white bunny as a sheep)

Bentley was Joseph

Cecily was the Angel

Isabel was Mary (she is large with child, thanks to Dave)

Drew was baby Jesus (he was so good, he just laid there and watched).

Tim read the story and the kids did such a great job. I love the pic of Taylor kissing Drew on the head.

After everyone left Taylor put out cookies and milk for Santa and carrots and sugar for the reindeer.

We had such a wonderful Christmas Eve.