Christmas Eve

The kids were eager for Christmas Eve to finally be here! We spent last night driving around looking at all the awesome light displays around town. This morning they were so happy to participate in more traditions.
They each opened up their new ornaments that they receive each year...
Cooper got a baseball ornament with Champ written on it (we thought it was a fun way to commemorate his World Series win last spring!)

Zoe got an "I Love Dance" ornament...

They also got to open the presents that they bought for each other...they really do love it! Zoe received a puppy pillow pet and Cooper got a new flick trix toy.
Zoe also still wraps up gifts for everyone that she either finds or makes, and we always open them on Christmas Eve. Daddy loved the new rock for his collection!

We set out our plate of cookies for Santa and carrots for the reindeer, then it was off to the wonderful candlelight service at church...
I always love this service so much...the music, the message, and the hundreds of candles is a beautiful experience.

Then it was off to Grandma and Grandpa's house for a fun night and great food!
Uncle Greg was in town from New Orleans and it was so great to see him after 2 long years!
Zoe worked on some crafts before dinner...

Dinner was delicious, and with so many of us there, we spread out!
It was so nice to sit, eat, visit, and talk. We laughed and laughed and reminisced a lot! After the kids got into their Christmas jammies, we went to bed, anxiously awaiting Christmas Day.