christmas eve

we had a really nice christmas eve with my family on monday. as has been the tradition for the past few years, we go to a different church for the christmas eve service (the church we are members of does a later service which conflicts with dinner time). it's always fun visiting a new place & seeing how different denominations worship & celebrate the birth of jesus (this year will live down in history as my fave). we also had family over for dinner where my mom made an amazing meal & we played some pretty funny games. there was lots of laughter, full bellies & feelings of gratitude for all that we have been blessed with. 

 {poor mom was slaving away in the kitchen}