So David and I really enjoy the season of Advent- the 40 days leading up to Christmas Day. Each night we would like to do a family devotion. David's mom gave us felt pieces that you open each night and you put them up on a board to build the nativity scene.
We decided that we are going to have a Christmas tree symbolizing life- the lights symbolizing the light we are supposed to shine as Christ's ambassadors in the world. Ornaments go up and can be used as memories from years past. :) We have a nativity scene made out of wood that we bought in Burundi.
Felt board Nativity Scene
Christmas Eve we would like to celebrate by having a nice fondue dinner- this year we did cheese- gruyere & swiss with bread, broccoli, and green apples. We had sparkling apple cider as well. It was delicious! We opened presents on Christmas Eve together and then I went to church with the boys (David went in to work). We didn't really buy many gifts- what was opened were gifts from family! I enjoy buying things for the boys throughout the year as I see necessary. I find great joy in getting them things I know we can do together as I see their interests changing.
Clayton and Lily Christmas Eve
Christmas Day!
Christmas Day we had a delicious breakfast of cinnamon rolls, eggs, and bacon. We enjoyed our time together and then put the boys down for a nap. When they woke up we gave them a healthy snack. Around 6:30 our friends Nate and Kristen Egger along with their daugheters (Aoife and Adelaide) came over and also our other friend Kristin to celebrate Clayton's SECOND birthday! I made carrot cake and he opened a few presents.
When we are with David's family we will continue with their traditions, which are great! This is what we'll do when it's just the 5 of us. :)
The boys enjoying their fireman hats!
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