Finally, after much preparation, anticipation, and faith, the big night is here! Let the magic begin!
We started off the night with our traditional Chinese Dinner at The Mandarin House.
Duece, Teagan, Kleis, Sean, Debra, and Leonard.
Grandma Udene, Cordel, and Storm
Shane, McKenzie, and Sydnie.
Then, the Howells (Me, Shane, Cordel, and Sydnie) began a new tradition this year by attending the Christmas service with my Dad and Stepmom Kaye. As you perhaps learned from this previous post, Shane and I felt that we needed to do a better job in teaching our children about what Christmas is truly about and thought this was a good way to start. It was such a wonderful experience for us.
When we got home, it was time to open a few presents...
One present each from mommy and daddy...
and presents from Grandpa Monte and Grandma Kaye
Then, we set out cookies and milk for santa, and carrots for the reindeer...
and said good bye to our "Elf on the Shelf", Bernard...
Good Night, sweet ones!
The magic is set...
Will Santa deliver?
I don't remember you telling me much about the service. What did the kids think?
ReplyDeleteThey thought it was pretty cool! There was a lot of singing and they both really liked that. AND, Sydnie was debating on what to names her new baby-- Brittny, Emma, or Baby Jesus!
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