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<\/a><\/p>\nWe got all dressed up for the Christmas Eve service at our church, but not before one last song!<\/p>\n
McCanless had such an ornate, and heavy costume, we waited to get dressed at church!<\/p>\n Both of the girls took part in the Nativity this year during the early Christmas Eve service, typically the children’s service.\u00a0 (One day I’ll make it back to midnight Mass-when Santa makes it easier on me.)<\/p>\n MC was a sweet angel (the star angel, she claimed) and McCanless was Mary.\u00a0 I only got one shot in church because McCanless was actually holding a real live baby.\u00a0 (Thank goodness he was a dear friend’s baby-you know, just in case.\u00a0 I was a little nervous and totally forgot to take photos.)\u00a0 As always it was a very sweet service and so touching to see all of our babies involved.\u00a0 (Except when Mary Clare and Emma nearly brawled over a golden horn as they were hanging over the altar rail.)<\/p>\n After church, we headed over to BB and Papa’s house for dinner.\u00a0 Immediately, “Bonnie and Clyde” got together and hung tight all night long!\u00a0 These two are a mess and love each other dearly.<\/p>\n McCanless and Leah Brenn, our newest cousin!\u00a0 The oldest and youngest Pennington cousin.<\/p>\n Elizabeth, Robert, Kathryn, Michael, Michael, and Nana were there too, but I was a bit slack on photos this year.\u00a0 I soaked up every minute of Christmas and family savoring every moment.\u00a0 What an amazing time of year.\u00a0 So much to be thankful for.<\/p>\n BB and Leah.\u00a0 Fancy Pants for Christmas Eve!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n