Christmas Eve fun

We had so much fun this Christmas. Our kids are at the perfect age for all of the excitement and wonder. And because we have 4, some will be at these ages for many more years to come. That thrills me! After a wonderful time at Grandmom's church service we came home to get ready for Santa Claus. Thanks to the Gienke family for all your help with our kiddos at church!!!
Kaden brought some Magic Hay from school that will fill up Santa's Reindeer so they can get to all the houses to deliver presents. Kaden and Aunt Jackie spread the hay around Grandmom's tree--the "perfect" spot according to Kaden-man.

(That's my breath in the picture, isn't that cool?! I guess I didn't know it would photograph)

It was kitchen time next. Each of the boys picked out a cookie to give to Santa and they chose one for Josie. Grandmom got some carrots for the Reindeer. Grandmom asked Luke what cup to get for Santa's milk. She reached for a tupperware one and Luke said "No, get one from the second shelf." So Santa got a special glass:

I think Aunt Jackie is still laughing about that! Here are the boys taking the goodies over the fireplace, they decided it would be best to leave Santa's stuff right where he comes inside. Kaden, the sweet boy that he is, said we have to have water for the Reindeer to drink. Grandmom is carrying that, and they did get tupperware!!

We got a quick pic of the kiddos with the treats and Grandmom and Aunt Jackie lobbied for a family photo too:

Aunt Jackie got Luke and Kaden so they could write a letter to Santa:

We got the kiddos off to bed soon after. What a special day it was! Thanks to Uncle Thad, Aunt Jackie, and Grandmom for making this such a wonderful holiday!!!