Christmas Eve

We are spending the vacation in Oregon with Greg's family. Greg's family has a few different traditions that they do for Christmas Eve. One of the first things that we did that night was take Christmas to a family that needed it in the community. Before we left, Greg's little brother Jake dressed up as Santa Clause and we drove around town taking candy bars and candy canes to families in their ward. Then Jake dropped off a big box of food and presents for a special family.

It was so much fun watching the faces of the kids when they opened the door to Santa Clause and some of the little old ladies getting so confused as to why Santa was at their door giving them chocolate! It's such a great tradition and Greg and I hope to be able to continue the tradition of giving Christmas to a family in need every year with our own family!

The second tradition that their family does is to act out the Nativity. Before they start everyone draws a part to play and then you have 2 minutes to run around the house and get your costume together!

Greg was lucky enough to be Mary, the mother of Jesus, who of course is Brooklyn

Greg's mom Karen was the Shepherd

One more shot of "Mary"

Greg's other brother Sam was the donkey

Jake as Joseph

Courtney as the Angel

Greg's dad narrated the story and we all walked in at our parts. I had never done this before and I could not stop laughing, but it was a fun experience and such a good tradition. All though it was really funny, it helped us to remember what Christmas is all about!