Christmas Eve Activities

Christmas Eve Activities started early Friday afternoon with activities and games at Connie and Eric's. We even got Riley to participate in the Nativity play this year! He was thrilled to wear the pink robe and play Joseph. We have Ash the Shepard, Jax and Shelby the sheep, Abbie the angel :), Daniel and Kayla the wisemen and Hannah as Mary. Later that evening we headed to Bob and Christine's for more games and fun! The Kids always love decorating Christmas treats with Kayla friendly frosting and candy. This year Connie made sugar cookies of Christmas trees and snowmen. The kids had a blast. They also decorated sticker wreaths and nativity sets. Carol was in charge of one of the games. We had the "Candy Cane" derby! It was a blast! We divided into teams to see who could make the best car! Make sure you watch some the video! Riley was really determined to win! However they were last - despite his multi attempts to win. Connie made Christmas Mad Gab! What a blast. She did a great job! There are some video of this as well. Abbie's team Abbie's Sled Ashlee's team Ashlee's sled Jaxon's team hard at work! Jaxon's sled is the winner! Make sure to watch the video's Ready Set ..... Go..... Ashlee vs Riley
Jaxon vs Mom/Daniel
Jaxon vs Riley
Riley's car gets stuck
All Cars - Notice Riley tries to win by putting it on his pinewood derby car.
Mad Gab Christmas



Hey Connie, what was the answer to this question anyway?


Next we headed to Bob and Christine's for the Murray Family Party. We played Family Feud and the not so Newlywed Game. Sorry no pictures of the NW game as Jason and I had to play. 100 people surveyed -- top 9 answers on the board -- Name the next "Murray" family member to be married! What Sue didn't know is that Tony had just popped the question to Malea! Sorry Nic the list was wrong!Congrats to Tony and Malea! naughty/nice Why Ashlee, Alyssa and Nate are on the Naughty list


Fat Lady(Andrew) beats out Pooter (Dale) for top "Murray" family nick name!