Christmas Eve.

We had a lovely Christmas Eve. Our best Christmas as a family by far. 

We stuffed ourselves with Norwegian pancakes at the Hochhalter's house, the kids acted out the nativity and I cried when we all watched, "Mr. Kruger's Christmas." It was such a special night in their home. We felt just like family and the spirit of Christ was so strong as we watched those sweet little ones gather around the baby "Jesus," and kneel. Between seeing our friends and family in the glow of a Christmas tree and watching sweet Mr. Kruger, it's no wonder that love came spilling out of my eyes.

This was the first Christmas that the kids were old enough to be excited about opening presents. My heart took a picture when Owen opened, "The Muppet Christmas Carol," for us to watch together and hugged it. For the first time we pilled blankets and pillows on the floor and let the kids stay up late to watch it with us. It was all so magical in the glow of the lights, the spirit of Christ and the love so thick in the room you could almost touch it. 

Sweet, sweet memories this Christmas.