Christmas Eve

Today was a great day!  I really mean it too, because I almost never say that.  I was up for a couple hours with Amanda last night, so Charlie let me sleep in.  I went to yoga to reclaim my peace, ran a few errands and then came home to hang out with Charlie and the kids.

We made some cookie dough to make cookies for Santa, nothing like waiting until the last minute, but I didn't realize that it had to chill for three hours.  So while we waited I played a game of Hello Kitty Yahtzee with Sarah, and then the whole family played (minus Amanda who was taking a nap).  It was a lot of fun, even though Charlie won (but he always wins at Yahtzee).

After Yahtzee we went to have dinner at a Chinese buffet with some friends (Melanie, we really missed you!).  Luckily they had pizza on the buffet (weird, but in this case good) and lots of desserts so the kids were happy.  When we got home from dinner we made our cookies and the kids had a blast frosting them.  I don't think Charlie enjoyed it too much, but he was a great sport.

We put the kids to bed and then I went to a Christmas Eve service with a friend.  I don't know what it is, but when we are here for Christmas I like to go to church on Christmas Eve.  I think it reminds me of home.  The strange part is, if I was home I wouldn't necessarily go to church on Christmas Eve, but I guess because that isn't an option I like to.  Anyway, the service was really nice and the service and church were a lot like my parent's church so it was exactly what I needed.

Charlie and I took care of a few last presents when I got home and now are getting ready for bed.  I couldn't have asked for a better day.  Hope tomorrow goes just as well!