Christmas Eve

We had a great Christmas Eve party at the Hervey house, as always! (See Claire? I told you she's been waving her arms around instead of smiling at the camera!)

This year Kelly and Derek Kelly and their family joined us for the party, and another Kelly did, too. We're glad Derek made it over after work. 

When we were growing up, Marshall, Peter, Laura, Kelly, Lauren, Jeff, Sam, Zac, and I acted out the nativity. This year, we set it up with the little ones. (My only job this year was to hold Belton's head). Claire was Mary and Isaac was Joseph.

Jane was a shepherd, I think, and Marcus finally decided on being a wise-man. We also had a bat, as opposed to a sheep. It was awesome!

And here the kids were jamming to Jingle Bells with some jingling bracelets. 

After eating, acting out the nativity,  and catching up, we played White Elephant! Derek got some bath crayons, which one of his sons later stole from him.

Matt got some awesome candy, which was stolen a few times and ended with Jordan. (Score!) 

And Laura got the treasured Santa-Eureka!

I ended up with some sunglasses and picture coasters, so, naturally, Claire wore the shades while she carried around the dancing Snoopy. 

Dad said, "Have a red hot chile pepper Christmas!" And Belton was okay with that. 

After the party, Marsh and Jenn handed out some new pajamas to the kids - and Matt. They look good, don't they?! 

Merry Christmas Eve!