Christmas Eve

December 24th, 2011 

Our Christmas Eve celebrations began in the morning with the Jewkes Family Party. I haven't been able to attend this party for a few years so it was really great to go and get to see a lot of my cousins. We had a yummy lunch, a fun white elephant game and a small nativity. 

A glimpse of the nativity scene. My cousin Molly's little baby boy is that adorable sheep up front. He kept crawling back and forth in front, he was so cute! 

I came across this picture Erik took. I think it's so hilarious! Ghetto Angel with an attitude! ;) 

And my child who refused to wear the adorable horse costume. So disappointing. 

In the evening we headed to Aunt Heidi's house for the Knudsen Christmas Eve Party. 

 We had a delicious dinner. 

The Kid Table 

The Adults (minus my mom) 

The fun table 

She devoured the Jello! She hasn't really ever had Jello. Needless to say, she loved it! I wasn't thrilled with the Jello stained on her face for days. (literally) 

Attempt #2 to get my child in the nativity. 

Pleeeaaase, be a cute fuzzy sheep? 

Nope! Instead she just tried to steal the spotlight and get in front of my camera during the program. What a stinker! 

Goofing off with Poppa! 

Instead Isaac took on the role of the cute sheep! 

We had a little talent show. Noah, Myn-huk, Brigham and I performed "The Little Drummer Boy". It was really nice to sing again. My brothers are so talented! And we are happy Myn-huk let us drag him into it last minute! He is also extremely talented. He learned the song in like 1 hour, and just made it up with the chords we gave him. So cool. 

Our little drummer boy. 

My grandma also shared a little story with us about how celebrating Christmas is really celebrating the atonement as well. She gave us each a nail to hang on the Christmas tree to remember that Jesus was born so that he could die for all of us. It was a great reminder.  

I cherish these Christmas Eve's with my family.