Christmas Eve

We went to a noon Christmas Eve service. The church was pretty crowded and it was raining, so they had a bus service taking people from their car to the church. Brooks and Brodie thought that it was the coolest thing. And don't they just look adorable in their matching vests?!

Spending time with Birdie and Scoops.

After nap time we changed and prepared for our nightly Christmas Eve activities. We attempted to take a family photo.

Laney never went anywhere without her beads.

Sneaky girl was trying to look in the advent boxes.

Brodie (who is 5 by the way) read to Birdie and Brooks before bedtime.

Count Down to the Big Day

Instead of exchanging gifts with cousins this year, we got together to celebrate in a new way. Each family donated money to a ministry and the kids all got together and shared where they decided to give money. It was a neat experience for the kids to talk about giving during the Christmas season. It's a new tradition that we're excited to continue and expand on each year.

After spending time at the Hancock's house, we headed south for Corpus. As soon as we walked in the door Birdie put the boys to work in the kitchen making some yummy cookies. She gave each boy a cute apron to use as well.

We spent some time looking at Christmas lights in the neighborhood.

Laney LOVED riding around in the truck with Brodie.

My Winter Toddler...

...all ready for a little walk outside with Mommy.