Christmas Eve

We went to the Froehle's to celebrate Christmas Eve.  It was a fun-filled afternoon and evening.  We went to the 3:00 pm Mount Olivet Church service.  What a beautiful church!  The music and choirs were incredible.  Such a great way to start our Christmas Eve celebration.  Then we went back to the Froehle's and the kids played and we got ready for dinner.  Luke and Carla out did themselves with a delicious steak and shrimp dinner.  After dinner it was time for presents.  The kids were so excited!  Jack made his appearance as Santa and the kids started opening their gifts.  Madelyn is at the stage where she was more interested in playing with her gifts than continuing to open more presents.  Bishop is so wonderful to Jack - he is always so helpful and careful with Jack.  You can tell he loves having another little guy around :)  Our kids were exhausted…..Jack fell asleep in Papa's arms and Madelyn was so tired but wanted to keep playing with her cousins.  She never wants to leave when her cousins are around!  Both kids were fast asleep 2 blocks into our ride home!  They had to rest up to see what Santa was bringing on Christmas Day!

Mommy & Santa Jack

Madelyn getting ready to open presents

Madelyn saying "chhhheeeese" and smiling Jack

Daddy and Santa Jack

Bishop Family

Nana and Papa with the grandkids
Everyone's looking and almost everyone (except Jack) is smiling!

Thank you Auntie & Uncle Luke for my new sledding!
Madelyn can't wait to go sledding with Bishop and Nora!

Minnie Mouse dress up doll

Jack got a school bus

Madelyn loves her Minnie Mouse doll from Nana & Papa

Jack loved reading this book…..even though it wasn't one of his presents!

Another one of my favorites!
Auntie and happy Santa Jack

Such an innocent face

Jack was exhausted after a busy afternoon.
No better place to spend time than in Papa's arms!