Christmas Eve

We had quite an eventful evening, after Shem and Andrea came over we all gathered around for our clam and chicken chowder MMMMM sooo yummy, I couldn't get enough of it! Then around Seven we drove to a few families homes to deliver christmas goodies, and then we were on our way to the Gardner's Family christmas party, they had a lot planned for the evening. When we first got there they were doing a little skit up on the stage, it was the Twas the night before christmas skit. I sat down and then two minutes later I was told that I would be one of the reindeer in the next scene.... of course I agreed, they only had four reindeer however, but at least Shanna was one of them. After the skit they did the Nativity and kenidi got to be one of the wise men, they had all the grandchildren sit in a circle, and turned all the lights off and then gave each child a flashlight. They talked about how Jesus christ is the giver of light and through him we will find peace and happiness. The lights were back on and then they read from the new testament in Luke 2. After that they blew up a big moonwalk that they had rented. The kids had a blast bouncing in there! After a little while we decided to leave but as we were heading out the door a group of carolers came in and sung a few songs. Then Adam and Mark decided to go for a ride in mark's Dad's souped up golf cart, I got to go for a ride once they got back.... It was not fun at all, way too cold and bouncy. After that we said bye to everyone and went on our way. We drove to forrest knoll and looked at the christmas lights we saw a house that had put on quite a display.... They had the lights twinkle to the beat of a song we tuned into 107.3 and were able to hear the music playing on the radio that went along to the beat of the lights! It was really fun. Then we drove by Adam's Aunt and Uncle's house ( Lane and Margaret). We finally came home, and the kids opened they're christmas eve presents. They each got a pair of pajamas, Kenidi's were ballerina, and Kadens were monkey. Then we read christmas stories and got the kids down for bed. It was such a fun day, full of memories :) Turn your Volume up to hear the video