Christmas Eve

The kids are all snug in bed.  Today on the Eve of Christmas we had a good day.  Just tidying up things and getting ready.  We did partake in a  few traditions.  First let me share Bradley’s first every letter he wrote to Santa that we mailed a few weeks ago.  I was so proud of him.  He asked me how to spell each item that he wanted so he could write it himself.  He has been a pretty good boy so we shall see if Santa comes through with his list. 

Dear Santa, I would like a (Batman) Batcave ( Then he signed Bradley not realizing he needed more space to write the rest)

and also a Spider (man) dirtbike and a

pillow pet (which he later clarified a lion one) Please and Thank You! Love, Bradley

After the whole family went to the Christmas Eve service at church at 3 this afternoon.

 

The boys played a little hide and seek and I just thought this was so characteristic of Gavin! haha! I can’t find you!

Then for the first time this year the boys opened one gift each from mommy and daddy.

 

This was not a tradition I did growing up but Brad did do this.  I like it now because I was not expecting this and it gives a little insight into what may happen Christmas morning.  Bradley wanted to close his eyes and open it and Gavin starting ripping his with his teeth. 

 

They each got one of those classic wooden POP GUNS.  He was excited then…..

he said “Wait, what is it?” They ended up really liking them!

Easton got a book.  Hey, I know it is not the same but he is very happy, see!

 

Then we went outside and sprinkled reindeer food that Bradley and I made yesterday.  We made them for his friends and cousins to give away and they can store it for next year and do this same tradition hopefully. 

It is oats for them to eat and shimmering confetti that reflects from the moonlight to guide the reindeer straight to our house!

 

Then we set out the cookies for Santa Claus and they had to have one too. 

After a little movie it was bedtime.  I am so beyond excited to see there faces tomorrow morning!!