Christmas Eve: Traditions!

 We love our Christmas Eve traditions!

Acting out of the Nativity:

 Grandpa leading us in playing the chimes!

Puppet Show "Twelve Days of Christmas!"

 Carol Singing and Reading from the Scriptures!

(This year the kids read the scriptures--they read them very well and with a lot of meaning)

 Shepherd's Supper!

 Prizes/Gift Bags!

Family lights up my life!

Christmas Eve: The Program!

There was so much activity going on for our program that I decided to make some collages of the action. 

Everyone did an amazing job!

Kathryn: Snowman Poem

Amanda: Helping us sing "Shepherd's Carol" in a 4-section round

Janis: Candy Cane tricks

Brian and Joshua: Ninja Warrior Fight

Michael: Balloon Up

(He kept this balloon up in the air for a very long time!)

Nathaniel: Signing objects and then decorating his own little tree with them

Dan: Played "March of the Three Kings" on the piano

Jacob and Lily: Sang "Away In A Manger"

MaryAnn: Wise Men Fingerplay

Amelia: Weaving

Darryl: Holding his breath 

(He held it for over 2 minutes while the kids danced!)

Daniel: Chimes "Jingle Bells"

David: Chimes Medley

Hannah: Power Point Show

Away In A Manger!

The sweetest of all the Christmas carols because it reminds me of how much our Savior loves children!

"Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,

And fit us for heaven to live with thee there."

"Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay

Close by me forever, and love me, I pray."

More Island Adventures!

Camille also tried the trapeze!

Courtney liked building in the sand!

Sunset at the  beach!

 On the boat to go snorkeling

They snorkeled around the small island on the left with the boat anchored in between the two.  

 Swimming to another waterfall

I think they had a great time!

(They took over 900 pictures!)

Now back at home they still have time for some fun traditions!