Christmas Eve

This year we decided to attend a Christmas Eve service at "Libby's Church" as we call it (the Lutheran church she attends for pre-school) before our dinner.  It was a wonderful service and we were so glad we went.  I think it will be another new tradition!  After the service we raced home to meet up with Brad (who had to work a full day - boooo!) and the Stewarts who drove in from Las Vegas a bit earlier than planned to surprise Jason.  We got a late start on dinner and weren't even sitting down to eat till 8:00pm, but it was well worth it to have everyone there!

 The first picture with my new camera!  Hooray!  (Lexi decided to dip my perfectly good one in a pool back in August and I've been without one since.  So happy to have one back!)

 My cute parents

 Libby actually doing a decent smile!

 If you want Lexi to smile, all you've gotta do is put some grub in front of her!  So cute!

 The dinner group commencing an enchilada feast at 8:00 pm - a perfect time to eat with little kids! ;)

 Afterward we did our own version of the Nativity story according to casting director Libby.  She was so kind that she cast a donkey, a sheep, and a star, among the other standard roles.

 From what I remember, the Nativity story isn't supposed to be a comedy, however this group took a few liberties with the script (and the costumes!).  My dad, in case you were wondering, was playing the role of one of Caesar Augusta's soldiers.

 Ty and I being turned away at the inn by a Hispanic Chuck Norris.

 Grammy made a great angel (complete with pink fairy wings).

 Brad was the dutiful narrator that kept us all on track - somewhat!

 Syd the donkey and Libby the sheep accompanied Summer the sheppard to the stable. (Notice Libby grazing on the grass.  She took her role very seriously.)

And notice which gift baby Jesus like the most - Minnie Mouse dress-up set!  Hmmmm...not quite how I remember it, but you get the idea!