The Stockings were hung by the Chimney with Care

In hopes that St. Nicholas would soon be there.

We zoomed back into town from our trot around Texas just in time to bathe and get to Christmas Eve church service. Granny got here in time to go to church as well. We went to the rock & roll service which I like and Conleigh enjoyed as well. The music was terrific even Peter admitted that. Normally we go to traditional service on Sundays. Alex & Campbell both opted for the nursery which I think was a wise decision for all involved.
After church, we closed the grocery store as they made their last call for people to find what they needed.
We came home, made some chocolate chip with crushed peppermint candy cookies for Santa, poured the milk, and then Conleigh counted out 9 carrots one for each reindeer.

With a last minute request to Elfie, our elf that sits on the shelf each day during December and reports naughty & nice children to Santa each night, Conleigh asked him to bring her a doll house. She added, "I know Santa is packing his sleigh right now, but you are making toys all year long, so if you can, I'd love a doll house to play barbies."

Somehow we wore out the kids. They all went to sleep and not one got up with a story about needing water or hearing reindeer on the roof or why they needed to stay awake. We elves got busy building bikes and wrapping last minute gifts...

By 11:00pm, we were nestled in bed as well.