Christmas Eve

We had a super fun Christmas Eve this year. We started by making candy cane reindeer and delivering them to a nursing home in Green River. We sang Christmas Carols and handed them out to the residents there. It was really a neat experience. (I didn't take any pics, however.)

Next up: ice skating!  We all had a great time. Connor and Mylie really caught on and were skating all over the place.  

At first, Mariah was determined to do it, but after so many falls, she finally got frustrated with it. But in the end, she said she wants to go again.  

Brady wished he could try.

The best part of the ice skating, though, was doing it with cousins. 

In the evening, we all headed to Grandma's house for a party. We played "Reindeer Games"...

...stuffed ourselves with all sorts of yummy treats...

...and ended with the Nativity. Connor and Mylie were narrators this year, and Mariah was a shepherd.  

Brady was just in the way, until Tony discovered this awesome "Brady cage."  Worked great!