Christmas Eve.

Everyone was excited to see that Logan and his car made it all the way home.  The kids ran with Grandma to deliver all the rest of her neighbor gifts.  

Santa racing practice began. 

The girls practiced their recital pieces for the recital a little bit later and Grandma was dancing and Chad came in dancing.. so they had a Recital piece dance party.  Luke thought it was pretty funny but just watched. 

There was a burgundy dress code for half of the crew that caught on....

While we waited for dinner one of the Santa Claus' was turned on.. and the fire. 

Before dinner we had the recital so we (or the girls) could be calm. 

Rondo Alla Turca was Camilla's song. 

"Pathetique" Beethoven's Piano Sonata was Liv's 

Then there was a little bit of "Boola, Boola"

Someone starting taking pictures... really close pictures. 

Then it was dinner time.  We were discussing Alivia needed her teeth pulled and Logan said he had a few pliers to use... See said pliers. 

She was trying to work on them... and got especially nervous when she saw the pliers. 

Then it was time for the Nativity. 

Our Joseph was very excited. 

Mary was a little bit worried about the pliers. 

Concerned Joseph checked on his Mary. 

Camilla was so excited to be the angel. 

Chad was voted the donkey. 

Grandpa Great read... and knew exactly when to pause for the songs in between. 

Joseph needed to ride for awhile...

The angel tried to help him off...

As Luke Jr. Zander was the baby Jesus Luke thought he should take care of him. 

Camilla led the singing for our songs as well as angeling. 

Shepherds were pushed in at the right time...

and then the angel came...

and they were afraid... 

Joseph helped Shepherd Logan be a little more afraid. 

The shepherds came to see the baby Jesus.  

It was time for pie... lemon and leftover chocolate.  We decided that the lemon needed more whip and we'd just rather have lemon cheese dessert. 

Luke kept going on the popcorn and we played some games. 

and then we went home to bed. 

The First Day of Break.

After finding a dollar from the tooth fairy we got some things done... did some piano a few times... and then headed to the park. 

Camilla was kind and shared her water with everyone....

Camilla especially likes to go up the bridge and look over.... Luke did great coming down the steep slope too. 

We played and rode back around the far way at their request... and then ended at the exercise park. 

It was a little bright but it felt good. 

We stopped by Trader Joes and younger lady at the store asked us if we would like to choose a Christmas card.  The kids were excited to pick one until the invitation and so I did... and this lady was spreading Christ this Christmas season.  She left a stack for the workers.  She had written inside how Jesus can help you because he has helped me.  It was well written and a sweet token. 

They were also excited that it had music all over it.  Meant to be. 

After we went over to the library and ran into the Meservy crew (Julia) and talked for a long time... the kids definitely utilized this time and got the babies involved too. 

Then the real fun and we went to the dentist... They took Luke back to do x-rays and you could just hear him gagging.  His reflexes were definitely going... and again when they were cleaning his teeth.  I held his hand while they were cleaning and it seemed to distract him enough and he did the best he's ever done.  Camilla's looks great and needs on tooth out and Alivia needs 4... and has 4 weeks to do it. 

After dinner we had a short concert... with the instruments that were made earlier.  

It was a great one.