Christmas Eve 2012

Hello again, all!  This Christmas Eve was the best one we've had in years (well, except for the fact that Cline had to work).  Aunt Alicia and her husband moved back to Dallas, TX this year, from Miami, where she was unable to get any vacation time over the Christmas Holidays.  Since she's now back in the corporate office, they were able to travel.  The girls and I followed our "normal" tradition most years, going to the Christmas Eve candlelight service at my parents' church.

 Sweet girls!!  We spent a lot of time over the last month talking about how important Christmas is - not because of presents or good food or fun things to do, although those are all good and fun things.  We are so thankful that Jesus was born, and we get to celebrate that every year!

 Although we discussed and understood the true meaning of Christmas, the girls were still pretty excited about opening presents :)

 Mimi and Pa got Christa this great art easel.  She couldn't wait to use it.

 Abby Kate got some great things, but was especially excited about more clothes to change into!!  It's a good thing her Aunt is in the fashion industry; we got the hookup!

Elizabeth was perfectly happy to chew on a sucker while the rest of us exchanged presents.

It was a great Christmas Eve!!