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December 27, 2008

Our Christmas Eve Traditions

Most families have many traditions... at home it is ribs and family. My Grandpa, my parents, my 3 sets of Aunts and Uncles, 11 cousins, and my family since I am the oldest and the only one married and kids LOL. Yep it is a houseful...full of love and laughter...some years sadness mixed in...and a whole bunch of silliness. We all share presents with one another and enjoy ribs, lefse, cookies, salads, and much more. Now that we do not return back home for Christmas we have made our own traditions. Instead of a houseful, it is just us...instead of ribs, we have enchiladas (thanks to Margaux)...we still go to Christmas Eve service...

but then it is time for s'mores....

From December Pics

From December Pics

Open up those PJs and Slippers....
From Christmas Eve

From Christmas Eve

From Christmas Eve

From Christmas Eve




Hot Cocoa and Christmas Stories...This year JT read "Polar Express" to them and then I read the "The First Christmas", "The Soldiers' Night Before Christmas", "You Can Do It, Sam" and "You Are My Miracle." Every year these stories are read. Soon each one will have a story to read. "You Are My Miracle" will always be mine to share with them.
From Christmas Eve

From Christmas Eve

From Christmas Eve

From Christmas Eve

From Christmas Eve


and then time for bed and Santa to visit.

2 comments:

Margaux Achee said...

so sweet! As a family growing from traditions of the past and excited to make new ones...you must understand how precious it is for me to see you and your sweet family making yours.

Damama T said...

What a beautiful bunch. Keep up the traditions... even when they are teenagers and don't think they need them anymore. That's when the do most of all. Hugs!