Christmas Eve

Mema and Papa took the big kids to Busch Gardens on Christmas Eve.

They had one more chat with Santa before the big day.

Clare, now 5, is able to go in with the kangaroos...

and she requests to do that every time she goes to Busch.

We had a nice Christmas Eve meal before heading to church at 7:00PM.

A little story time before heading off to church.

 Stories and snuggles with Papa!

Quick family photo while we were somewhat dressed up.

 As tradition has it in our family, we all opened one present on Christmas Eve.

Our sad looking tree (only lit on the top half and mostly decorated on the bottom half)...

but our happy family of FIVE.  :)

Phil started a new tradition this year.  He camped out with Clare and Isaac.  They slept in our back yard and listened for Santa and the reindeer. 
Myles and Mommy staying inside.

It was a fun day/night in preparation for Jesus' birthday!