My favorite thing about the holidays is that there are so many DAYS to party and celebrate and be together with friends!

Gavin's friends Emery, Emily and Jack (and parents and others) came over for a Red & Green dinner and decorated sugar cookie Christmas trees. . .

. . . then Santa showed up at the ward party with presents . . .

. . . and then we had our Bethlehem dinner. Natalie and Cade were a wonderful Mary and Joseph.

Lucy and Makenna made beautiful angels.

And Gavin the shepherd was sore afraid.

We had very enthusiastic Nativity actors.

So much fun . . . and we haven't even made it to Christmas Day yet!