More Christmas!

After our Christmas Eve day at home, we went to the Smith's church, and then went back to their house to enjoy cheese and chocolate fondue. The following morning we reenacted the story of Jesus' birth. Thanks to Nana, we had costume's and all. It was quite the show!!! We were so grateful for this opportunity to have fun with Carson and help him understand the true meaning of Christmas...the birth of Christ. I think the adults enjoyed (and laughed...to the point of tears) it more than Carson! Around 11am, Dave, Alice and Kiplan arrived. We then had brunch and opened gifts. The rest of the afternoon was spent playing, relaxing, enjoying AMAZING food (thanks Alice and Mom) and being with family!

I have a LOT of pictures to post....but the play needs a lot just to see it in it's full effect!

So to begin annual Smith Christmas Production
Cast: Joseph (Carson), Mary (Jenni), Angel & Wise Man (Nana), Shepherd & King Herod (Poppi), Narrator, Donkey & Wise Man (Jon)...Jade was napping!

The angel appears to Mary to proclaim the news that she will be with child:



The Angel flying away:


The Angel coming to Joseph in a dream:


The long journey to Bethlehem riding a donkey:




Baby Jesus is born in a manager!


The donkey watching in awe...


The angel coming to the shepherds to tell them of the good news:





Everyone rejoicing of the good news:


The shepherd coming to see the new born King!


The Wise man beginning their long journey to see the new born King:


The Angry King Herod:


The Wise man rejoicing/praising God over the gift in the new born King (at this point I lost it...was laughing so hard I was crying!)


Just had to post a picture of our handsome Joseph:


Opening gifts on Christmas morning:






Our little Christmas reindeer:


The little ones playing:




The big boy Carson:


Dave, Alice, Kiplan, Jovi and Asher:


Poppi and Carson playing with Legos:



Princess Jade playing with some stocking stuffers: