Sunday, December 25, 2011

Food, family, and tradition...Christmas Eve

Tim and I enjoy entertaining, which hasn't happened much as of lately.  Christmas Eve we changed that though.  We spent a wonderful evening with family and food.  Tim made his "famous" prime rib for dinner. 


Cousin Scott and little Fi...she is such a doll.

Family traditions are pretty special.  I think they become even more special as you get older and are able to pass them on to your children.  Christmas Eve we all sat down before bed and Tim read the Christmas story.  Tess got this fabulous "Little People" nativity a few years ago for Christmas.  While Tim read the story of Jesus' birth, Tess played with the little baby Jesus.

It wouldn't be much of a birthday celebration without cake.  One of the traditions I've had since I was a little girl.

...and then there's the whole present dilemma.  Do you open the gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning.  We compromised...One gift Christmas Eve, and the rest Christmas morning.


Thank you Auntie Steph!

My baby sister stayed with us on Christmas Eve....Love you Steph!