Christmas Eve 2010 Part 1

We had a nice, quiet Christmas Eve this year.  Daddy and you, Mack, did go out with all of the crazies for some last minute shopping while Mommy and you, Nolan stayed home and had some one on one time.  We spent the afternoon relaxing and taking in the last few hours of the holiday season.  Mackenzie, you've made us so proud this year.  Gramma bought a little manager for you and "Brugger" and you love playing with it.  Daddy and I tried our very best to explain to you what the manager was, who was born there, and the purpose of the holiday season.  We often found you playing quietly in your room with said manager.  You know know that baby Jesus is in the bed, His Mommy is "Mawry", His Daddy is "Josuf", and the angel is Gabriel.  Once we all awoke from our afternoon naps, we got all dressed up and had a short visit with Nanny and Papa before heading off to church. 

Never in a million years, thought this blue eyed babe would be spending Christmas 2010 with us!  Nolan, you have lit up our world!

 Such a handsome, happy boy you are.

 And yes, you are sitting on your own.  You've been doing that for about a month now.

 Beauty, looking at her prized ornament she made at church.

 Mack, you are so proud of that little Christmas tree.

 You celebrated your 3rd Christmas this year, and look at you growing.  You are one beautiful little girl.

 Mack, you are ALWAYS trying to kiss that "Brugger" of yours.  I never imagined you loving him this much. 

 I love you.

 Such a lady, crossing your legs at your ankles when wearing a dress.  ;)  You're a doll.

 And the Cingular family!  Seriously, we look like we belong on one of their commercials!

Mack, I have to share a funny story with you.  Mommy's really big on having you and now Nolan, with us in church on the major holidays.  We had prepared you that you must be quiet and that you can't act up.  And when Mr. Jim says that we must pray, you must close your eyes and put your hands in our lap.  Well, my dear, you went above that.  There's a character on the show Super Why named Princess Pea.  As the family was lighting the Advent candles, they were reading about the Prince Of Peace.  Well, you shouted as loud as you could, "Oh, Mommy Princess Pea?"  I couldn't help but laugh.  Then, as instructed, you closed your eyes for prayer, however, you were NOT instructed to start snoring!  You started full on Honk Shoo-ing, eyes closed, with a big goofy grin on your face.  You're a funny, funny girl.  At one point during the service, we watched a short video about the birth of Jesus.  You knew exactly who He was and then started naming everyone as they appeared on the screen.  Needless to say, we had a funny and memorable Christmas Eve at church.

December 24, 2010