Christmas has been more fun this year now that Austin is old enough to understand what is happening. We talked all month about Christmas, and Christmas lights, and Santa Clause. We sang lots of Christmas songs---Austin's favorites were Jingle Bells, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, and Santa Clause is Coming to Town. He sat on Santa's lap 3 times and each time it was the same request: Minnie, Tank, Truck, and Mower. We also went through the Nativity story several times during the month hoping that he might get a glimpse of why we really celebrate Christmas. With Austin getting older we decided to start some traditions this year. On Christmas Eve, we all opened up a new pair of pajamas!! 
I love the excitement of the kids faces in these pictures....I don't really think they understood what they would be waking up to tomorrow but I think they could sense the excitement of Craig and I. They were running and squealing and having a jolly old time.
Craig even got on the computer to track Santa Clause and find out how close he was getting to our house.
Then Austin helped me make a goodie plate for Santa Clause with carrots for the reindeer.
It was magical.
Then we watched the Nativity DVD which is perfect for young kids---the whole Nativity story in 5 minutes. Austin watched it quietly while eating a candy cane.
I love the excitement of the kids faces in these pictures....I don't really think they understood what they would be waking up to tomorrow but I think they could sense the excitement of Craig and I. They were running and squealing and having a jolly old time. Craig even got on the computer to track Santa Clause and find out how close he was getting to our house. Then Austin helped me make a goodie plate for Santa Clause with carrots for the reindeer.And as my two sweet children lay sleeping snug in their beds, the wintery icy mix that began earlier in the day started turning to snow.
It was magical.
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