The kids thought it would be great fun to steal Uncle Dustin's hat and sunglasses.. then dog pile on top of him!
After we stuffed ourselves, the kids had their gift exchange between each other. They received things from jewelry, to bockagons and earphones, to movies from each other. Then they received the classic board games from grandma.. so much fun!
For Cameron, my little brother, this ended up being a pretty awesome Christmas! We saved his for last!
When Cameron first unwrapped the box, it was filled with coal! He was smiling and then he noticed the keys! He was shocked! He jumped up and gave our mom the most heartfelt hug before he ran out to see his new car..it was really sweet. He was still in shock when he walked out to look at his new car. John had the windows tinted and put in a sweet stereo system that really thumps! Just what every teenage boy needs! Merry Christmas Cameron!
We normally end our evening with the gift exchange but this year, we decided to add the nativity story. I don't know why we haven't done this before. I'm amazed as to how many people have never heard the story of our Saviors birth. Our kids did a great job of bringing it to life this wonderful night. With Carson as Joseph and Charlize as Mary. Breanna as the angel. Danielle, Makayla, and Mason were the sheep with Siarah as the shepherd. Eric, Brayden, and Philip were the wise men. Wyatt was our baby Jesus! Body cast and all.. he was a good sport!
Merry Christmas Everyone!
'Twas the Night Before Our Savior Came'
'Twas the night before our Savior came and all through the house
Not a creature was praying, not one in the house.
Their scriptures were lain on the shelf without care
In hopes that our Savior would not come there.
The children were dressing to crawl into bed.
Not once ever kneeling or bowing a head.
And Mom in her rocker with baby on her lap
Was watching the Late Show while I took a nap.
When out of the East there arose such a clatter.
I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash!
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
But angels problaiming that our Savior was here.
With a light like the sun sending forth a bright ray
I knew in a moment this must be the day!
The light of His face made me cover my head
It was our Savior returning just like He had said.
And though I possessed worldly wisdom and wealth,
I cried when I saw Him in spite of myself.
In the Book of Life which He held in His hand
Was written the name of every saved man.
He spoke not a word a He searched for my name;
Then He said "it's not here" and my head hung in shame.
The people whose names had been written with love
He gathered to take to His Father above.
With those who were ready He rose without a sound.
While all the rest were left standing around.
I fell to my knees, but it was too late;
I had waited too long and thus sealed my fate.
I stood and I cried as they rose out of sight;
"Oh, if only I had been ready tonight."
In the words of this poem the meaning is clear;
The coming of our Savior is drawing near.
There's only one life and when comes the last call
We'll find that the scriptures were true after all!
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