Christmas Eve Traditions

After our company headed home, we finished off our last family Christmas devotional and Sebastian placed the baby Jesus in the manger. Then we let them open their new Christmas pjs.

They were all very excited for our Crepe Paper Ball tradition. It was wonderful to hear their sweet testimonies of Christ and see their enjoyment of the little gifts.

 Sebastian wanted to unwrap the ball every time and was ecstatic when he finally had his turn. He got Harold the Helicopter.

 Tristan got a new chapter book, "When David Slew Goliath." He couldn't wait to start reading!

 Alex got Book of Mormon Hero trading cards.

And the girls received necklaces.

Everyone loves playing in the crepe paper after we're done.

The kids set out some of our holiday treats for Santa, and Isabelle and Emma sprinkled reindeer food in the front yard. I mentioned to Alex that he had poured quite a bit of milk for Santa. In the morning, when it was all gone, he was happy that he could help poor, thirsty Santa. Isabelle was thrilled that the note Santa left also thanked us for the reindeer food.

Such a magical night! And one of the best parts was that Mom and Dad were done getting ready for the big day by 10 p.m.