A Christmas Party

Our church has an annual Christmas party that I look forward to every year. They have been doing a Christmas nativity the past few years which is so fun! This year the boys were all shepherds and Ellie was a barn animal. I used her old poodle costume from Halloween last year and called her a sheep, although Dan thought she looked more like a pig. Either way, they were all adorable. The boys were dressed up in our robes and coats, and used old baby blankets for their head sheets. (Think, "Linus" from Charlie Brown's Christmas.) After the nativity, Santa dropped by for a visit. I was asked to take pictures of all the little children with Santa, which was a lot of fun because each child's reaction to Santa was so different. We had everything from the very excited, to the completely terrified! :)

I'm glad the party was last Friday, because on Sunday, Lincoln, Owen and Ellie got the nasty fever that's been going around and they would have been so sad if they'd had to miss it. They really aren't miserable, just off and on hot, and there is a yucky cough that goes along with it.

Dan and I got to go out Saturday night to a party, it was a lot fun, especially since we hadn't been able to go out in a while. We did some Christmas shopping after. I think we are all ready for Christmas now!

Well, I'll post the pictures and be gone. Logan's Christmas play is today and I need to get ready. He is playing the part of Rudolf, but I'm sure I'll post more about that later!

This nativity had a stray cow that liked to wonder. :) Too cute!

Linc wore Daddy's big robe. Maybe someday it will fit!

Owen got Mommy's purple, fluffy robe.

Singing carols.

Seeing out of one eye. :) I'll bet that was a common problem with ancient shepherds.

Doesn't he look so excited to be here?

Big Smile!

Our little ham!

Sweet Linc.

Shy Owen.

I was shocked she didn't scream! She actually liked Santa.

Oh, and part of my Christmas present came early last week. I got some studio equipment so I can set it up and do family shoots in my home! You can ask Dan about how excited I've been. This little shot was taken on a whim, so it's not perfect, but I had try at least one!

I've had this shot on my desktop for a while. I just liked the lighting as Ellie was eating lunch one day. I thought this one and the next one were very pretty.

I'll be back...hopefully sooner than last time!