Saturday, December 24, 2011

'Twas the night before Christmas...

...and all through the Young house, we were enjoying Christmas Eve brunch at the International Pancake House




then tackling the crowds for last minute Christmas shopping before taking a sleigh ride, Arizona style...



...then enjoying a Christmas eve ham dinner that made everyone smile.


 Pillow pets were the open first present this year...






then a chaotic but somewhat meaningful nativity play that ended with "baby Jesus" in tears....




Then tracking Santa on Nordac is a definate must...


then hot cocoa, popcorn and Mr. Kreugar's Christmas....


Then out to spy Rudolph in the night before climbing in bed and getting tucked up tight...


Yes, 'twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse...





The children were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of sugarplums danced in their heads....


....I heard him exclaim ere he drove out of sight, Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

3 comments:

Jodee said...

Well at least you DID the nativity, we didn't even get to it this year! Somehow it seems Jason is ALWAYS the donkey... hmmm....
And what could be better than Pillow Pets? Love it!

Janessa said...

What a perfectly cozy Christmas-y eve. I love all the pictures of your house. It looks beautiful! I am totally cracking up at your stylish bike riding outfit. Fashion first - always:) Merry Christmas!!!

Chelsea said...

Ya, we don't do the nativity either. I don't really get how you do it!? I need to come watch one year. Especially since you two get in on the action ;) Still so impressed you put so much thought into your writing! you are a professional blogger & poet-- who knew?