Nativity

Definitely one of the favorite (and not so favorite, depending on your age) Christmas activities is the live nativity.  (In fact, on a side note, Alayna just asked me last week while we were at Grandma's house if we could dress up and act out the Nativity.)  Nonetheless, whether it's your favorite or not, it is a fun, memorable tradition that has been a part of our family for years.  

This year our Nativity featured 

The angel: played by Sarah.

Look at her.  Is she not the cutest Angel ever.  And boys, she really is a real life Angel.

Joseph: played by Dan.  (Like his beard?  Believe it or not, KaLee and I used to wear a similar beard made out of paper.  Since there weren't as many members of the family back when we were little, KaLee and I alternated between Mary and Joseph each year.  Of course we loved being Mary.  And I am sure you can guess how we felt about wearing a paper beard and playing Joseph.  :)

Mary: played by Alayna

The three wiremen: played by Alicia, Me, Mom/Grandma

Camel: played by Humphrey the camel

Shepard: played by Adam

The Narrator: played by Grandpa
                               

The donkey: played by Jordan
                               

Let me just tell you that the Nativity was splendid.  The acting was superb and we had a great time being reminded of the real meaning of Christmas.

A few extra pictures and outtakes.

Look at this cute Shepard/wiseman family.  

And this wiseman couldn't be any cuter.  Her wrap was my favorite.  It looked so cute with her haircut.

These wisemen can work it.

As well as the Angel.  She knows how to work it.

The Narrator was just enjoying his view from the couch.