With Ryan getting older I really wanted to start teaching him about Christmas being about the birth of Christ and our Church did a reenactment of Bethlehem Village. Ryan was so excited to see Baby Jesus. It was a great way to bring what we had been reading in our Christmas books to life.
One of the Wisemen gives Ryan a gold nugget to give Baby Jesus. Ryan was so excited. Ryan would show this gold to everyone after this point and say, "I have Gold, Its for Baby Jesus." He held onto as tightly as his little hands could.
Ryan helps a woman at the well fetch water from the well and fill her pitcher. He did really well and had to do this several times.
Ryan Explores the Shepards camp near by the manger and pets the sheep.
While we were visiting with the Shepherds the Angels appeared and announced Jesus Birth. It was very exciting. Ryan had so much fun. It will definitely be something we will repeat this tradition next year.
Below Jaiden watches the train go round and round. As it would pass he would say, "bye train, bye!"
Thanksgiving morning while Jaiden was napping Ryan and I killed some time playing in our friend's front yard. Their tree had dropped many leaves on the ground and we had so much fun throwing them at each other. Ryan also loved being covered in the leaves. It was one of my most favorite memories from the day. I love how simple things can just light up my child's face. 
The day after Thanksgiving we celebrated my Sister Kelly's and My birthday with my family. As always it was a afternoon of teasing and laughing. The kids all got along great with the favorite activity being jumping on the dogs bed. I cant wait to see them all again at Christmas.
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