Xmas

We started out our Christmas Eve by continuing on with tradition-we went out to Chinese for dinner and then came home to read the nativity and get ready for Santa's arrival.  I had grabbed some Halloween costumes that were on clearance this year so we could dress up a little and have some fun acting out the nativity



Max got to join us and be our wise man

Allie was the angel

Sophie played our baby Jesus-but wasn't to thrilled with her role

After reading the nativity Allie wanted to get her milk and cookies ready for Santa.  She also wanted to leave a note.  I told her to run upstairs and get stuff for a quick note and then we were off to bed.  I was busy cleaning up the kitchen and about 15 minutes later Allie wandered down with a note in hand.  She had been busy working on her note for Santa all by herself.  Translation of the letter-"Dear Santa, I want a pony stick.  Love, Allie.   

Santa unfortunately got so busy this year that the pony stick didn't arrive, but luckily another hot item on Allie's list did-a guitar.  Santa also knew just what Sophie needed-diapers

Allie got a stroller from Blake and I.  I didn't think I would find Sophie riding in the stroller so soon, but I guess Allie had other plans.  Allie is so good with Sophie, she is a natural  little mother and such a huge help.  I came down from upstairs to find Allie pushing Sophie around in her stroller-Allie said that Sophie had been fussing in her bouncer so she decided to take Sophie for a ride and Sophie actually LOVES the stroller

Working on learning how to play the guitar with dad

Someone is loving this-we spent the rest of our morning working on the guitar.  The rest of our Christmas afternoon we ended up visiting with Grandma's and Papa's and enjoying the company of family in town.
Merry Christmas!!!