#1, Playing games with Family

The last night came on Christmas Eve. It was both sad and good. We knew that we would be getting the baby Jesus on Christmas Eve just as he had been born that night, but we also knew that was the end of the surprises.. and guessing what else there could be!

Crafty times....

Like I have said before, making a gift is so much more fun than buying it. This is the apron that I made for my niece as a Christmas gift. It took me like 10 minutes, but it was SOOO fun! I am getting more crafty everyday.

#3, Candy Canes

Tonight we got candy canes and what I think has to be Joseph for our Nativity. I have been thinking a lot of Joseph today and thought of this song:

When Joseph went to Bethlehem

When Joseph went to Bethlehem I think he took great care

to place his tools and close his shop and leave no shavings there. 

He urged the donkey forward then, with Mary on its back

And carried bread and goat cheese in a little linen sack.

I think there ar the busy inn that he was meek and mild

And awed to be the guardian of Mary's sacred child. 

Perhaps all through the chilly hours he smootherd the swaddling bands

And Jesus felt the quiet strength of Joseph's gentle hands

And close beside the manger bed, he dimmed the lantern's light

And held the little Jesus close upon that holy night.

#4, Stockings filled with goodies

Tonight's special gift was 2 little stockings so cute and full of the perfect treats for our kiddos! Also, we got our third wise man! Friend, you have made our family's Christmas season so special. The kids love waiting for you to come, then going through the gifts. I am having so much fun taking pictures to remember these days forever. It has been so sweet.

#5, Hot Cocoa

 Today was a box of hot cocoa, these CUTE snowman mugs, and a second wise man for the stable. I am so excited!! Whomever this is, thank you for being so kind. It is making Christmas sooo fun for us!

Day #6, Wrapping paper and bows

Last night we received some cute wrapping paper and bows from our "Christmas Phantom" as Caity is now calling it. We also got a Wise Man for the stable. I can't wait to see what comes tonight!!

Day #7, Christmas stories

The Christmas giver wanted to share Christmas stories with us tonight. The story that they gave us was Christmas Oranges. If you haven't read this book, it is a good one. As you can see, there is 2 copies, a nice big one, and a cardboard child book. The story was accompanied by 4 oranges and a Shepard for our stable!