So Many Celebrations...Christmas Eve

Kyle and Holli stopped by the house on Christmas Eve afternoon, so that Gabi could have pictures taken of the two of us together with our Christmas aprons on. Gabi was so excited about having a Christmas apron.

At 6, we all gathered at Kyle and Holli's for the annual Petersen Christmas Pageant. Before the big event, we all had the pleasure of eating great appetizers and desserts, sitting around and visiting, and watching the kids playing together as they awaited the arrival of Santa Claus later in the evening after they went to bed.

Gabi loves her cousin Isabella

Gabi and Braydon sitting on Gabi's fun bed
that her Paw Paw Hillin built for her. It is
a bunk bed with a slide and ladder attached.

Can you tell that Braydon loves Gabi's treasure?
(Maybe his Papa Petersen could make one of these)
Isn't this the cutest little shepherd you ever did see?

Joseph and Mary played by Braydon and Gabi

Carolyn Peters played the part of the angel

Chad played the part of the wiseman. If you
look to the left of the picture, you can see Chad's
talent of creativity. He saw the Fisher Price nativity
scene in Gabi's room and took two of the other
wisemen and put them next to him. Also he grabbed
Gabi's crayon box and used it as a gift for baby Jesus.

One more photo of Mary and Joseph

Gabi asked Uncle Chad to read "The Night Before Christmas".
Maren and Meigan are enjoying his reading.

The night ended with Chad reading "The Night Before Christmas". We all enjoyed Chad's reading and also the wonderful pictures in the special edition book that Holli possesses.

Christmas Day and alsoDrake's birthday celebration soon to follow.