Merry Christmas Eve! It was a day full of Kassel Family traditions. First, Grandpa Ken and Grandma Marilyn arrived to spend Christmas with us. The kids were *very* excited to see Grandpa and Grandma! We had a relaxing afternoon that was followed by a delicious dinner of Marilyn’s Lasagna. Next, the kids and I made Reindeer Food, a mix of oatmeal and red and green glitter, to spread on the driveway so that the reindeer could snack while Santa Claus delivered presents to two kids on the “Nice” list.
After making Reindeer Food, the kids took a bath and got dressed in their Christmas Pajamas. Then, it was time for Daddy to read “Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
After a short nap for John and non-stop talking by Laura, the kids waved goodbye to Chippy, our Elf on the Shelf. We will miss Chippy, but he will be back next Christmas season! We then headed outside to spread the Reindeer Food on the driveway. Santa’s reindeer will be happy and well fed after visiting our house!
The kids decided they wanted to attend Christmas Eve service at church this year, so we headed off to church with the kids dressed in their Christmas pajamas much to the amusement of the other church goers. It was a great service and the kids were excellent! They loved being able to light and hold the candles at the end of the service. Upon arriving home, the kids had a small snack and then helped us prepare the cookies and milk for Santa. We put them downstairs by our Christmas tree and put the kids to bed. After an exhausting day, the kids were ready for sleep! Andy and I relaxed upstairs with a nice glass of white wine until we heard some noises downstairs. By the time we got downstairs, the cookies were mostly eaten and the milk was all but gone.
Our stockings were stuffed…
…and presents for Laura and John were by the Christmas tree.
Santa Claus had come and gone! Finally, Andy and I climbed into bed because Christmas morning would come quickly.