Journey to Bethlehem

Christmas Eve always brings with it an element of magic as we take the time to truly remember the reason for the season!  We have the girls act out the nativity through pretending to be a character for the entire night and having a Journey to Bethlehem meal.  It is simple right now as we don't get too adventurous with the chicklets but we have a small simple and humble meal of bread, pita, feta cheese and olives.  It is during these times that we can truly imagine what it would be like for Mary and Joseph and all those people to truly worship the birth of the Savior.

There have been so many times that I think I have failed to realize that when the Savior came into the world it was not with a huge fanfare from the people who dwelled on earth.  There truly were only a few who came to view and worship the Savior.  And many times I fail to also remember that Heavenly Father send Jesus to set an example so we can return to live with them again.  I have a block that says, "are you part of the Inn crowd or one of the Stable few?  This helps me to remember that while not many came to worship his humble beginnings that He continued to love and set the way so we all could return to live with Him again. 

Jessa as usual begged to be Mary and wrapped up one of her babies to be Baby Jesus.  Adaya was supposed to be Joseph but carried that little curly sheep around the entire night we made her a shepherd.  When she decided to be a shepherd I gave her a plastic candy cane that she used as her staff and it was fun to see how real it became for the girls!  I really am so grateful for my littles and the cherished memories we have!