I think today was one of the best Christmas Eve's I've ever had. This morning there were a couple of things I needed like a tablecloth and stocking holder. When I went to Rite Aide, I found those things plus a tree skirt all for 75% off. Elder Whiting's mom gave me a couple of her son's favorite recipes to make. I normally like to try out a recipe once before I serve it to someone outside the family because I tend to screw up first tries. Not so today. Even my cinnamon roll Christmas tree with candy cherries turned out. Things went so smoothly and there was such a lovely feeling in the air, that it actually came to mind that I was experiencing what it might feel like to prepare for a visit from the Savior.
Ha ha. Notice the Hallmark houses as centerpieces. A little inside joke to myself and to faithful readers.
Our family with an uncooperative Andy.
Nicky harassed Elder Whiting so much with poking, tickling, and biting that I was afraid he was going to get a hole in his shirt. He is such a good sport even though his tie was a lot longer when he went out than it was when he came in. 
Elder Hoffmann with his staff sheets. I never buy musical things. Finding and buying that gift was the other thing that went smoothly this morning. 
Elder Whiting likes to draw.
More harassing given to a cheerful victim.
This particular pair of missionaries are some of our favorites to pass through. We've lived here three years so we've had quite a few. They have a special happiness and joy around them. They are good kids and we were honored to have them in our home for Christmas Eve. 
6 comments:
What a cool way to spend Christmas Eve. We have spent most of our holiday at home by ourselves as well and I LOVE IT! It's so great to start our own family traditions. Merry Christmas to you!
That looks fun! The sister missionaries called us on Christmas Eve and I didn't answer. I knew they were going to want to come watch us open all our presents, and I guess I wanted some privacy. And we were already having 15 people over for Christmas Eve dinner. I guess I'm just a grump and I should have let them come. It sure looks festive for your fam!
Aren't we old that we now refer to missionaries as "kids." Glad that you had a good time prepping--looked like fun!
I think you are so great to call the mothers of the missionaries for the recipes. I would have loved that during my missions.
Your table looked great! I bet the missionaries really appreciated the extra effort you put forth. They are the same ones I met over Thanksgiving...very cool!
ok, you are so amazing and incredibly thoughtful! What a great idea to get some of their favorite recipes. I always prayed to be fed my favorite foods when I was homesick on my mission and amazingly I was. I'm sure those missionaries will never forget what you did for them. I would have never even thought to do that.
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