Oh Holy Night

With Thanksgiving over and done, tonight's FHE (family home evening) was devoted to Christmas.  Our 3ft plastic tree is dripping with ornaments along with a nearby plant.  The owner of our rental kindly left several decorations, including an advent calendar.  We sang Christmas carols, decorated the family room and even made gingerbread houses; good old fashioned family fun.  Soo many things to be grateful for, and all stemming from the reason for the season, Jesus Christ.  "Fall on your knees, O hear the angels voices, O night divine, O night when Christ was born..."

In case you can't find it, the smallish green thing that I am holding is the tree.  This picture is also proof that Preston was part of the festivities.

Annie trimming the tree.

Owen found some broken reindeer antlers and a knitted santa.  He was very pleased with both items.

Annie and Simon finding another tree to decorate.

This lovely cross stitched advent calendar.  I will need to tie candy to the ribbons. 

An action shot making the gingerbread houses (I found these at Ikea for the equivalent of $4... wonder if they are available in Utah.)

Dad helping A.J.

Dad helping Calvin.

Calvin with crazy eyes for that house.

Simon displaying the results of his labors.

Let the Christmas season begin!!!