We have all nearly survived Christmas Eve.

The day started lazily playing and watching TV.

For lunch we ate at Caprock Cafe and then we all went for a carriage ride at Kingsgate.

By that time everyone was tired, so we drove around the loop trying to get ya’ll to nap. As usual, H napped for about 10% of the ride and K napped for 80%.

We made the 3:00 Christmas Eve service and sat by the Birkelbach’s.

I always enjoy the end. The church is dark and the candles light the room as we sing Silent Night – but maybe I will have more to say about that later.

After watching Charlie Brown Christmas – but before watching Home Alone (for the first time) – we are tamales and rice for dinner.

H you fell asleep reading books in bed tonight as K yawned through the last few pages.

Of course, y’all left a few gingerbread cookies out for Santa.

Mom and i just finished putting K’s new balance bike and H’s new scooter together. They will be waiting for you under the tree when you wake up.

You two are so beautiful.

And I just love your matching Christmas pajamas.

Merry Christmas.

I love you.

-Dad