AAAHHHH!!!
It’s the MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! This time of year just makes me giddy with all the fun and festivities surrounding the season. I’m always quick to share all the special nights out we have, but I don’t think I’ve ever really shared what we do on December 24th and 25th. You guys are my people and I thought you’d like to take a peek into our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Because trust me…if I could take a peek into yours, I’d be all over it. 🙂
Three years ago we started a new family tradition of not traveling over Christmas. Before that we loaded up ALL the gifts {one year Santa gifted Ebby Lee a big doll house so we even loaded up a U-Haul trailer}, ALL the kiddos, just ALL the things to spend Christmas in Missouri. I’ve gotta tell you we love being surrounded by family and celebrating Christmas with family was so special, but it was so hard to do coupled with the nine hour drive.
So, three years ago a new tradition was born!
On Christmas Eve, we attend one of the Christmas Eve services at our church. {We used to attend my aunt’s church service in Missouri with family so we’re just carrying on the tradition in our own church.} This is my favorite service and seeing all the families together celebrating the REAL reason for the season just makes it even more special.
After the service, we’ll head to downtown McKinney-just minutes away from our church -or a nice Christmas Eve dinner. You know I love the downtown McKinney area all months of the year, but it’s truly special at Christmastime.
Christmas Day, we wake up to a visit from Santa!
I’ve gotta be honest…Tab and I usually spend this day drinking mountains of coffee because we always procrastinate until the kiddos go to bed on Christmas Eve to get anything from Santa put together. One year we didn’t go to sleep until 2:00!! I think that says more about our mechanical skills than anything else.
#werenotthebestelves
We always say if we have a 50/50 shot at getting some piece put on correctly the first time, well…we’re gonna choose the wrong way. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Needless to say, something that might take you guys thirty minutes to throw together easily takes us over an hour.
#wevegotskills
#exceptnotreally
We have the laziest of mornings, make a big yummy breakfast, and watch A Christmas Story as we play with new toys.
One day of the year-we have zero distractions-just our family spending time together. And it’s truly magical. 🙂
Typically that late afternoon/evening we finally change out of our pajamas {ha!} to head to Marla’s for dinner and presents with them.
And that’s a look at our Christmas.
What about YOU?! Does your family have any special traditions you participate in every year on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
Happy Tuesday, Everyone!
XO
