I have really enjoyed that the past 3 Christmases we've been home in our own house with our own little family. But, I'll admit that the one night I get really lonely and wish we had family around is Christmas Eve. I just feel like Christmas Eve needs more people but it always seems like people have family around or have their own traditions. Last year we were all alone but we managed. This year the Murrays were super generous and invited us over. Which, considering the fact that they have 8 week old twins, was super nice of them to host Christmas Eve. We had a really fun and low key night. Zach was over the moon to find out he'd be with Tessa and Luke, two of his preschool buddies (we missed the Rogers who were home with sick kiddos).
First on the agenda, send kids and dads to the garage to construct candy sleds (think pinewood derby with candy)
Everyone was serious about this task. I wasn't out there much but I wonder how many times the kids tried to eat the candy.
After dinner the races began. The "track" was butcher paper on the stairs. The dads were a teensy bit competitive about this. The kids just thought it was cool.
We did several heats. I don't remember who won but I know it wasn't Zach.
Post races- back to the garage for cookie decorating which was great because we were worried what we were going to leave out for Santa.
The kids were all pretty serious about this task as well...
And proud of the results
It was a fun night and just what we needed to get ready for Christmas morning!
Love,
Mom
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We should have gotten a photo of all the girls! We're never in any pictures!
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