Christmas Eve

This is a pictureless post that is just for my records and documentation so we can remember what we did. :) We spent the day cleaning, cooking and getting ready for our Christmas Eve service, Christmas Eve meal with new friends. Josh and I decided that because we were having friends over for dinner Christmas Eve dinner after church that we would open our family presents before church. Emma received a few things from us that were useful. We got her her leotard, skirt, ballet shoes, and tap shoes for "ballet school". A thermos for her lunch box that she has been BEGGING for and little kiddy digital camera. I thought a camera would be a good idea since she is always wanting to take pictures but...it leaves much to be desired. I was not too impressed with it. Josh got us all a Wii and the Wii fit which we LOVE. We have had fun having family Wii nights of bowling and various other games. We gave Josh a scarf and gloves, and some Alabama items. I finsished prepping dinner and we all got dressed for our Christams Eve service at church. That service is one of my favorite things about Christmas. We had a great time remembering the Savior's birth and worshipping him. After Christmas Eve, a young couple that was just married and are up here for seminary came over to enjoy our traditional Mexican Christmas Eve. We had beef enchilada's and chicken enchilada's. I LOVE chicken enchiladas! It was a yummy meal. I think we all finally went to bed after midnight...even Emma. It made for a nice Christmas Day because I don't think she woke up until close to 11. :) This Christmas was our first Christmas not to go anywhere around the holidays and no one came here. It was a nice change for our little family just to be "us" with our own agenda and own traditions for the holidays. It really was a GREAT Christmas for our family and one I will always cherish. This Christmas season brought some welcomed relaxation for us and for that I am very thankful.