God rest ye merry gentlemen and elves . . .

Taking a break from this:

to bring you the following recap of our Christmas eve--Merry Christmas!

early in the eve:

if you're going for it all in one night, i recommend the premade tub of sugarcookie dough.

the "opening one present on the Eve" Taye tradition

thanks Catherine!--this was a rousing performance of Jingle Bells.

i'd like you to notice that all three kids' cheeks are pictured.

Our Nativity
(I couldn't lay on my stomach that pregnant, but she looks pretty comfy.)

Mary and the happy donkey


and she wrapped the babe in swaddling clothes and layed him in a manger

yes, some confusion with "Alli, you be Mary--and Mary, you be Jesus."

Good tidings of great joy which shall be to ALL PEOPLE, and
on earth, Peace, goodwill towards men



i have a small halo. and two cute, blue-clad shepherds.

yes, seals are herd animals.

Our good friends the Pypers stopped by, bringing food, family love, presents and song. :)

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!