Christmas Eve

I know it has been more than a week since Christmas 
that is crazy
and its a new year
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
but I am finally getting around to posting

lets start with Christmas Eve
Eric didn't have to work Christmas Eve
which was awesome

he and the boys went a got there feast for Christmas dinner
Crab
they are happy!

we had some friends over for  Christmas Eve dinner
but I forgot to take a picture
we a had traditional meal 
Ham, potatoes etc
I made eclairs for the first time
they were fabulous!
I guess I get too busy 
but I always for get to take pictures when people are here

every year we read the nativity story from the bible
most years we even act it out
with a little persuasion 
the boys dressed up for us this year!
Grace was perfectly willing!

and PJ's for everyone!!

we did a new thing this year with the PJ's 
we also got slippers, hot cocoa, popcorn and a movie
then we watched the movie together and then off to bed!
It was fun
the kids loved it so we may keep doing that! 

all ready for Santa!

cookies

as my kiddos played in the snow

I baked

happy Happy HAPPY

I made about 10 different kinds of cookies

I occasionally had helper
this boy loves to bake too

 there were crafts and art projects going at the same time!

 then we package up all the goodies

 I took Grace to her first Nutcracker performance 

 She had 2 of her big girl friends in the performance

 then we delivered our goodies

really this is one of my most favorite Christmas traditions
my mom always did it and I've continued it on
my kids look forward to it
and it is a nice way to see so many of friends during the holidays