Christmas Eve

This Christmas, it was just the three of us. We've enjoyed having our parents with us in the years past, but this year was also very special. We went to the Christmas Eve service at church, which was lovely. When we came home, Shelby opened her new pair of pajamas, and Daddy read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. After setting out cookies and milk for Santa, Shelby reluctantly went to bed. She knew Santa wouldn't come unless she was asleep, but was so excited she just didn't want to miss anything. Channing and I were watching a Christmas movie that had some bells ringing at the beginning. Shelby called me into her room, whispering, "Did you hear those bells?" She was so anxious for Santa to get here, she could hardly stand it!