We also have some new traditions that we're starting. Since we do go out of town for the big day, we want our early Christmas celebration to be a special "just us" time. So, each year we're going to order pizza and watch a Christmas movie together. This year, we attempted "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation", since neither of us have ever seen it. However, we fell asleep before it even got interesting!
We've also decided to only give our children 3 gifts from us, to represent the gifts the 3 Wise Men brought Jesus. Santa will come on Christmas morning with small trinkets, but we don't want the focus of the holiday to be on material things. We'd much rather impart the importance of spending time with family and friends, counting our blessings, and making memories that will last way after all the toys are outgrown.
Hampton posing with his gifts
in our pjs ready to watch the movie
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Michael and Kristi celebrate Christmas with the real meaning. Santa is just a thing that some celebrate but they don't. The boys make a wish list after going shopping and then some on the list are chosen. We were with them on Christmas morning, we sang Happy birthday Jesus and all their presents were wrapped. It was great. With grandparent wanting to give them everything, they don't know if they will get it home this time.
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