Before I share about our Christmas, I have to share a few more pictures of getting ready for Christmas.
The kids helped make Nuts 'n Bolts and it was so much fun to have them participating.
They also helped with the chocolate cups. I can't wait till my girls are a little older and can help out more...I love having my kids in the kitchen!
I think this tree is the kid's favourite cause it has the train that actually drives! Come to think of it, I think it's my favorite too! It has all the homemade decorations going back to our first Christmas when we couldn't afford to buy any ornaments. Makes me just a tad bit nostalgic!
Now on to our Christmas...
We had a most wonderful, relaxing and sweet Christmas! We finally had a quiet Christmas at home again! We opted to focus on our sweet little family; spending our time coloring, doing puzzles, playing games, watching movies, eating leftovers, munching on far too much junk food and simply enjoying each other!
Christmas Eve was spent at a candle lit service, followed by a supper of appetizers, opening a few gifts and a movie. We put mattresses on the floor in the basement and all slept downstairs (except Alex cause he's too grown up?). It's become somewhat of a tradition and the kids love it! Amazingly, the kids slept very well and even slept in till 8:30...(except for Alex...who was up before 8! ;)!
Each year our kids get new pjs, a movie, a book and some munchies on Christmas Eve. It's one of my all time favorite gifts...it's practical, fun and yummy!
The kids helped make Nuts 'n Bolts and it was so much fun to have them participating.
They also helped with the chocolate cups. I can't wait till my girls are a little older and can help out more...I love having my kids in the kitchen!
I think this tree is the kid's favourite cause it has the train that actually drives! Come to think of it, I think it's my favorite too! It has all the homemade decorations going back to our first Christmas when we couldn't afford to buy any ornaments. Makes me just a tad bit nostalgic!
Now on to our Christmas...
We had a most wonderful, relaxing and sweet Christmas! We finally had a quiet Christmas at home again! We opted to focus on our sweet little family; spending our time coloring, doing puzzles, playing games, watching movies, eating leftovers, munching on far too much junk food and simply enjoying each other!
Christmas Eve was spent at a candle lit service, followed by a supper of appetizers, opening a few gifts and a movie. We put mattresses on the floor in the basement and all slept downstairs (except Alex cause he's too grown up?). It's become somewhat of a tradition and the kids love it! Amazingly, the kids slept very well and even slept in till 8:30...(except for Alex...who was up before 8! ;)!
Each year our kids get new pjs, a movie, a book and some munchies on Christmas Eve. It's one of my all time favorite gifts...it's practical, fun and yummy!
Malia and Raina kept begging for dress up clothes with wigs. All that pops into my mind each time I see them is...White Chicks?!? Bahahaha!
I thank God that we had such a stress free, family focused Christmas! It will certainly go down in history as being one of my most favorite Christmases ever!
And last, but not least...A belated Merry Christmas to you! :)
