Today we packed up and went next door to Matt's parent's house to celebrate Christmas. We have celebrated on Christmas Eve, 4 of the 5 Christmas' we have been together. It is really becoming a tradition. We arrived and had some snacks while we got things together for dinner.
Once dinner was in the oven, we all sat around and Pop Pop read the Christmas story. After he finished, opening presents commenced. It was a crazy, but fun time as family.
Mikayla was especially excited when she got to hold her new baby cousin, even if only for a few seconds. Declan Anthony was born 12/11/10. Mikayla loves having a cousin, and can't wait until he is big enough for her to play with.
After we finished presents, we all ate dinner together. It was so nice to all be together as family. Once dinner was over, we were able to relax and a few of us dozed off for a little while.
Later on that evening, Matt, Mikayla, Calli and I went to our church Christmas Eve service. This is the first year we have had a candle light service. Usually they just have silent communion, but this year they started something new. It was such a great encouragement the night before Christmas. I can't wait to make the service an annual tradition.
What a great start to our Savior's birthday celebration!
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