Our lovely friend Nell invited us to her neighborhood Christmas Eve party and look who showed up! Amelia and Luke's eyes nearly popped out of their little heads when Santa walked through the door with a big Ho Ho Ho! They both just stared and slowly backed up near me. Santa luckily had read all the kids lists and had just what they wanted in his sack, labeled for each child. Luke just kept saying, "Mommy, I can't believe Santa remembered I wanted Bolt." It was so cute to see their reactions and how in awe they were. We had lots of yummy food, sang Happy Birthday to Jesus complete with a birthday cake and then it was home for naps before church. Thankfully they both slept because Christmas Eve church was a little longer than normal and I had the bright idea to keep Luke with us and not put him in the nursery that night. They behaved pretty well but their were lots of whispered threats of Santa not coming if they don't behave. The last song was a candlelight version of "Silent Night" during which Luke tried to blow out the whole congregations' candles like they were birthday candles. 
Barbara has come all the way from Wisconsin to stay with us for a couple of weeks over Christmas. I am so thankful Barbara is here to help keep the kids busy now that I am in full out waddling mode. 
When we got home from church it was time for new Christmas jammies! Look how excited they were , they look like they are going to burst out of their seats. By the time we went outside to sprinkle the reindeer food, got together a cookie plate for Santa and got them "nestled all snug in their beds" it was very late.
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