The Perfect Christmas Gift

Yesterday was the kids' Christmas program at church, called "The Perfect Christmas Gift" and I was so impressed with how well it went!

As you can see, Calvin is very excited to get started! Oliver, not so much. . .

But once the program started, he quickly realized his true passion in performing! It was adorable how well he sang "Away in a Manger" -- He stood there so proud of himself. He was a real show-stopper!

The 3- and 4-year olds (plus Oliver who we couldn't keep off the 'stage') doing their part of the program. Notice they all have gift bows on; they looked so cute! (Calvin is in the back row and Tyler is in the front row right by Oliver.)

The "Holy Family" with the shepherds and wise men. If you look closely, you'll see Baby Jesus . . .

. . . is none other than our little Violet! I'm told this was the first time our church has had a real baby for the manger. She did great -- flailed her arms enough to let people in the back know she was real and cried just enough to be realistic, but not so much that it was distracting (we practiced).

I was so proud of all 3 of my kids; they did so well! And as the kids told us in the program, Jesus is the perfect Christmas gift and one size fits all!