A Christmas Story...

A special Christmas Story from my family to yours...

Cast of Characters Include:
Mason as Joseph
Hallie as Mary
Ryler as Baby Jesus
Parker as Shepherd
Mia as Shepherd
Powell as Wiseman
Tanner as Wiseman
Abby as Sheep
Gemma as Angel

Luke 2: 1-16

"And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, unto Judaea, unto the City of David, which is called Bethlehem; To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes,

and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in their field,

keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is bornd this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

And they came with haste,

and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

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Special Credits Include...

* Thanks to my little sister Heidi for rummaging through her closet, rounding up some bath towels & making some sweet paper crowns/sheep ears...to make some pretty amazing costumes :)

*Ryler wins the prize for being the most COOPERATIVE Baby Jesus...sleeping through the whole thing:)

*Parker wins the prize for being the saddest shepherd EVER! :)
*Abby wins the prize for being the CUTEST character in the Nativity...have you EVER seen such a cute SHEEP!?! :)

I think it turned out PRETTY GREAT considering 8 of the 9 grandchildren are under the age of 4!


MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!