Chistmas Eve Tradition

Our tradition on Christmas Eve is to attend our church in Ankeny with Tony & Jana and the kids. Our church, Lutheran Church of Hope - Northbranch, had 3 services. I sang in worship band the 3pm service, and worked the nursery in the 5pm service while the rest of my family attended worship. We had over 800 attend all 3 services.

Afterward, we went to Tony & Jana's new home for dinner. We rotate hosting dinner and this year was their turn. They served a wonderful meal of roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, carrots, rolls, etc, etc, etc! It is such a blessing to share a meal with all our kids and they too with all their parents!

Santa had arrived while we were at church, so the kids were excited to open presents and stockings! Here are a few photos from the evening.

Ellie excited about her Stand Microphone from Santa, while Jack is admiring his new Marshmallow Gun in the background.



Jack opening his Marshmallow Gun!

Amelia opening her Santa gift - A Princess Barbie.
See the Santa video for proof that she asked him!

Evelyn opening her Santa gift - a vacuum & cleaning set