Nativity

On Christmas Eve we read Luke 2 and had the girls dress up and act out a live nativity. Our angel was mostly climbing all over the couch, and Mary could barely keep her eyes open, but we pulled it off.  We were originally going to get together with two other families but our girls were still sick. The benefit of keeping our production small was that Jane could play the role of Mary (her clear choice) and Lizzie was able to be baby Jesus. Cate was able to be the angel, a role she doesn't often play right now. :)

Modern day Mary had a little bling and a sleeveless sundress

Mary and the pretend baby Jesus

Mary and the real baby Jesus (newborn baby, I think not)

 

The angel sporting a gold party dress and candy cane halo. You work with what you have.

The shepherd -  oh the things you will do for your kids

One of the wisemen (who also played the role of Joseph)