Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is our family's day to celebrate Christmas at home.  Ryan worked for a few hours in the morning so the kids and I went outside to enjoy the snow and scoop the driveway.  I couldn't believe how hard it was snowing.  By the time I was halfway done scooping, I could have started over again there was so much snow.  It was fun though, the first time we've been in the snow this year.  

The kids had swimming lessons so we all went swimming and down the slide, even Lauren.  It was a fun break for the winter day.  In the afternoon we went to church.  It was fun to be with the kids in church.  We took some pictures with friends because our kids all looked so cute!

We came home from church and took pictures first since the kids were already dressed up.  Cameron wasn't into the pictures, but he smiled nicely for me (with the promise of presents to soon follow).

 Aubrey did a good job of taking a picture of us

We made individual pizzas for supper, the kids enjoyed choosing their own toppings.  We also had mini cans of pop and for dessert individual ice creams.  Opening presents was so fun.  The kids did a great job of waiting patiently for their turn and were all excited for what they got.  The evening was very enjoyable, being at home and playing with the kids with their new toys.  Ryan gave me an ice cream maker, which I haven't been able to use yet, we've been too busy, but I'm looking forward to it!  

Aubrey got a big book of easy readers, so here are the kids listening to her reading her first story from the book, how precious!