Day 23 Brunch & Christmas Church Service

For several years now, we have done one of the Christmas services at our church with a group of friends.  Afterwards, we usually return to our house to have a potluck meal and let the kids play.  I can't remember how long we've done this, but its been a while.  Over the years, we've added spouses and children to the crowd.

Our littlest Caleb hanging with Alyssa.

This year, we decided to do a potluck brunch ahead of time and then go to the 1 pm service.  Brunch was delicious.  We had bacon, mimosas, fruit, an egg casserole, hash brown casserole and homemade donuts.  Yep, you heard that right.  My dear friend Stacey came over a few hours before brunch and whipped up a big batch of homemade donuts (the Pioneer Woman's recipe).  They were delicious!  I have decided that both brunch and these donuts are a must for next year.  Although she may have to double the donut recipe as there wasn't a single donut leftover.

Stacey making the best part of brunch.

Before we headed to church, we got all the kids wrangled onto the couch for a quick picture. 

I think someone told the kids to yell and mine took that seriously.

And this cutie (my two-month old niece) was giving out the sweetest smiles in between napping. 

I love Christmas traditions!