Christmas Eve Day

Well, the big day is right around the corner, I think we're all ready. Been busy shopping, wrapping (yo yo) and visiting, but we're all done now. We will be heading out in a few hours to one of my favourite Christmas traditions, the Christmas Eve church service with mom and dad and this year, Marilyn. We also attended church this morning, I love the Christmas hymns and our minister is really cool so we like to go whenever we get the chance. The kids are so thrilled that we're forcing them to go the church twice in one day...good thing we can bribe them with gifts this time of year. After church tonight we'll head back here to Hamilton and prepare for tomorrow. Scheduling around Chirstmas for "blended families" can be very challenging, I think we have it down to a fine art now. Tomorrow morning we get up very early and open gifts from Santa and each other. When we're finished that (10 mintues? lol) we head out for brunch with Paul's family at his mom's. Paul has one married sister and they have 2 wonderful boys ages 8 and 10 so it's a blast spending time with them. Around noon, we drop off Kevin to his mom (least favourite part) and Paul, Brad and I head out to London for Christmas dinner with the ex-husband's family. Okay, kind of wierd, but Rob has never been close to his famly and I adore most of them and have remaind very close to them, especially to my nieces and nephews. Over the years, Rob's brothers and Paul have formed very strong friendships so we really enjoy spending time with them. Finally, on Boxing Day, the real fun begins and the McCrea clan gather at mom and dad's for gifts and dinner...Obviously, my favourite time! I cannot wait to spend time with my sisters, their husbands and those amazing kids! Anyway, time to get beautified for this evenings events. I hope that all of you have an AMAZING Christmas!