Being away from home, we didn't have the access to everything we needed to do our family traditions, so we just did as close to as we could. We read the Christnas story from the Bible, sang Christmas carols, and made our own Christmas "don't eat Pete" game board. Big hit, kids loved the game and the sugar high. All the proceeds from my turns went to the little stray cat named Greta who lingered at my ankles waiting for me to give her more treats.
But all games aside, it really was a special Christmas Eve. It was really hard for me this year being away from family. I felt so homesick and longing to be with them all snuggled up at my sisters house. But it was a really amazing experience to spend it with just my little family. To have Braden all to ourselves, and Uninterrupted family time. To be away from daily life distractions, was really good for us. Kids loved it, we loved it, and although feeling the spirit is scarce in our crazy energy filled home, we felt it Christmas Eve. And it was a fantastic evening to spend with my favorite people. We are so grateful for the birth of or Savior and all the joy and peace he brought to the world. Merry Christmas!
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