This Sunday after Church, Cassidy and Derek were playing in the basement and made a little shelter by placing a blanket between two couches. Cassidy loved crawling thru the "tunnel". The little cave reminded us of the stable of the first Christmas. Derek got this crazy idea that we should all dress up and play out the nativity in our home.
So, while Cassidy took her nap, we got together some costumes and props. We fancied up the stable set with a box and blanket for a manger. Derek even cut out a little star and had a hidden flashlight shine on it. Then when Cassidy woke up, we all put on our costumes and put on our Nativity production. It was a blast! Cassidy played the part of Mary and rode Oakley to the stable. She put her most prized possesion, her dolly, in the manger. Oakley then transitioned roles to a shepherd - a role that comes natural for most Australian Shepherds. Angie was dressed as an angel and appeared to us. Derek played a wise man and brought the baby Jesus a little treasure box. We then sat in the stable/cave and retold the Christmas story. It was quite touching as we imagined being there at Christ's birth. The moment was nice while it lasted - then Cassidy wanted to climb inside the manger box or on top of the stable. All-in-all a fun way to remember the true meaning of Christmas. Mad props to Derek for the idea.
Show Credits:
| Mary: | Introducing Cassidy in her first lead role. |
| Baby Jesus: | "Dolly" |
| Joseph: | Daddy |
| Shepherds: | Daddy & Oakley |
| Wiseman: | Daddy |
| Angel: | Mommy |
| Mary's Donkey: | Oakley |
| Stable animals: | Oakley |
| Director: | Mommy |
| Costume Design: | Mommy |
| Best Boy Grip: | Daddy |
2 comments:
Oh my gosh! That is wonderful! You guys are the best! What a great way to teach Cassidy of the real meaning of Christmas! We hope you had a great Christmas fill with lots of love!! She is growing up so much! Let us get together soon in the new year! Love you!
Definitly we need to get together soon! That would be so much fun!
We did have a special Christmas, this year we didn't spend too much money and had one of our most memorable Christmas. Plus how can you argue with Cassidy loving the packing peanuts the best. :)
Love ya too! Big Hugs! Merry Christmas!
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