On Christmas Eve we stay home. We invite anyone who wants to come over to join us. We always have a potato bar. Then we all participate in the nativity drama. We draw to see what part we will play. This year I was the narrator (score!).
Rob and his mom were our shepherds. Here they are listening to the glad tidings brought to them by the angel.
Here we have the angel (Shirley), Joseph (Isaac), Mary (Sheila), and the shepherds and their sheep (Luke). And the baby lying in a manger!
Of course we had our three wise guys, I mean men! David, Jeff and Sam. Not pictured were Hannah the inn keeper, Owen our videographer, Carol the picture taker and me the reader.
Afterwards we watch our show! Then we watched past shows and even some of the kids on past Christmas mornings.
Some people are more excited then others!
After the nativity we all gather to put candles on the tree. This is always a little nerve wracking for Rob (and Owen).
This is how Rob sees the tree!! The flames are not that big!
This is how it actually looks. We turn off the lights and sing Silent Night. It is a nice peaceful way to end the evening.
Then the kids open their Christmas eve gifts....surprise, new pjs!! Now they are ready for bed and waiting for the big guy to come! Millie
On Christmas Eve we stay home. We invite anyone who wants to come over to join us. We always have a potato bar. Then we all participate in the nativity drama. We draw to see what part we will play. This year I was the narrator (score!). 
Rob and his mom were our shepherds. Here they are listening to the glad tidings brought to them by the angel.
Here we have the angel (Shirley), Joseph (Isaac), Mary (Sheila), and the shepherds and their sheep (Luke). And the baby lying in a manger!
Of course we had our three wise guys, I mean men! David, Jeff and Sam. Not pictured were Hannah the inn keeper, Owen our videographer, Carol the picture taker and me the reader.
Afterwards we watch our show! Then we watched past shows and even some of the kids on past Christmas mornings.
Some people are more excited then others!
After the nativity we all gather to put candles on the tree. This is always a little nerve wracking for Rob (and Owen).
This is how Rob sees the tree!! The flames are not that big!
This is how it actually looks. We turn off the lights and sing Silent Night. It is a nice peaceful way to end the evening.
Then the kids open their Christmas eve gifts....surprise, new pjs!! Now they are ready for bed and waiting for the big guy to come! Millie
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