Christmas Came!

Christmas Eve was a busy day! We spent the morning with Jeremy's Dad's side of the family then we came home for a quick nap and then left for the Christmas Eve service at church. This year was a little crazy as Emily didn't want to sit still for very long. The carols and candlelight service made it all worth it though! After the service we hurried home to set out cookies and milk and read about the real meaning of Christmas. The kids really know the story now and it is fun to listen to them tell their versions. After this we drove about 45 minutes to celebrate with Jeremy's mom's side of the family at Aunt Lori's house. We drove home with some tired kids and went to bed in hopes that Santa would come!

 Austin read The Night Before Christmas to Jake and Emily on our long drive home.

 The little kids blowing out the candles for Jesus' birthday cake.

 On Christmas morning, the kids were waiting to go out front to see if Santa came!

 He did come!

 My parents flew in around lunch time and joined us for a few days. We had fun celebrating Christmas together. Then we had a big snow and that of course, meant sledding and then a trip to COSI!

 The day after Christmas we were back at the Corven's to celebrate Christmas with Trisha! Whew! What a busy few days!