Christmas Eve

This is what happened when Lucy tried to walk in Chris turnouts.
All the kids discovered this magnifying glass used to look at maps before
going on calls. Of course the kids didn't think it was very fun to look at the
maps, but it was fun to make your face look big and funny looking!
and of course, the cookies for Santa.... Yum. ;-)


Today I had the pleasure of going to Christmas eve service at our church with all three girls. Normally Madeline stays with Chris and I, and Lucy and Ava go to their "school". But tonight, with Chris working at the fire station, it was just the girls and I in church since "school" was not open for the twins. It was quite the challenge to keep Lucy and Ava quiet during the service. When the band started playing Lucy decided that she would dance up and down the isles. LOL Ava wanted to jump up and down on the pews, and Lucy insisted on yelling at me because she thought I couldn't hear over all the "noise". Towards the end of the service they did end up settling down a bit.... In all honestly though, as hard as it is, I am just ever so grateful that I go to such a wonderful church, that I have three beautiful children, and that I found my best friend, my husband, to spend the rest of my life with. What more could a girl ask for?
After church we went to Chris' fire station for a wonderful fire house Christmas meal; prime rib, potatoes, green bean casserole, salad, and bread. It was great to be able to spend Christmas eve together as a family, and thankfully, there were no calls during our entire visit. When we got home, almost 2 hours past the girls bedtime, we set out out cookies and milk for Santa. I can't wait to see the girls faces tomorrow morning when they come downstairs. Not only will Santa have been here, but Chris will be home too. :)