Christmas Eve day we enjoyed some nice family time at home before meeting Grandma and Grandpa at church for the 5 pm service. It put us all in the Christmas spirit to hear about the true meaning of Christmas and listen to the choir sing Christmas carols. Our favorite part of the service is always the end where everyone lights candles and sings "Silent Night". After church, we ran home to grab the food and presents, and then headed over to Grandma and Grandpa's for the evening.
The highlight of having Christmas Eve at Grandma and Grandpa's house is always the giant train set Granpa puts up every year. This year it looked better than ever and all three girls really appreciated all his effort.
After a nice dinner of rotisserie chicken, baked sweet potatoes, steamed vegetables and a giant fruit salad, the girls put their new jammies on and we bagan opening presents.
Every year Grandpa gives everyone stockings with all sorts of goodies in them. This year the goodies included: new toothbrushes and toothpaste for everyone, lotto scratch off tickets, gummy lifesaver books, pencils, cute animal luggage tags, pocket calendars, etc. Thanks, Grandpa!
Jessie loved her new Hello Kitty T-shirt and her "real" Hello Kitty camera that came with it.
Rian got a boom box for her ipod and was very excited to try it out right away!
Hayden got her own phone personalized with her name (hey, did someone forget to ask mom if she was ready for her to have her own phone??????)
Smile! I'm gonna take your picture!
Rian got matching American Girl pj's for her and Julie.
Kanani's recliner (ever hopeful Santa will bring Kanani tomorrow!)
Grandpa got a Tree Stand that lights up to add to his train village.
Grandma got a wolf picture to go with her collection.
After a quick dessert that entailed way too much sugar, it was very late and we headed home to prepare for Santa's arrival. On the way home Jessie asked, "Um, can I sleep with SOMEBODY tonight? I'm scared of Santa!" So, all three girls bunked in one room and everyone fell fast asleep.
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