I got this a couple years ago from a friend and thought it was cooler then the normal story.
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’Twas the Night Before Christmas... Bethlehem Style
’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the land
all the creatures were stirring for the Glory at hand.
The stars were all hung in the crisp evening sky,
but one shone much brighter and hung twice as high.
The shepherds were watching their flocks o'er the hills,
while Angels appeared to tell them God's will.
And Mary on her donkey and Joseph with his staff,
had just arrived from a far away land.
When a rap on the door, arose such a clatter,
the innkeeper answered to see what was the matter,
“Away to the stable” was all he could say,
for the rooms were all full, there was no place to stay.
The star shining through the rafters with a glow
gave the lustre of riches to objects below,
When, what to my wondering eyes should behold,
but a miniature manger that belonged to a foal.
With a little whimper, and a cry so mild,
I knew in a moment it must be the Christ Child.
More rapid than eagles, His Angels they came,
and sang Glory to God as they called Him by name:
"Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Our Savior and King!
Emmanuel, Eternal Father, new born Prince of Peace!"
"Holy, Holy, Holy" their voices they rang,
more beautiful than harps or bells as they sang.
The hay glowed like Gold as we all stared in awe,
at the sight we beheld that night until dawn
Even the animals, they lay there so still,
With a sense of reverence, to abide in Gods will.
And then, in a twinkling, I saw down the road
three shadows approaching with camels in tow.
As I drew in my head and was turning around,
from the Orient, the East, Three Kings came to town.
They were dressed in fine robes, from their heads to their toes
and had crowns of bright jewels that sparkled and glowed.
And each bearing a gift, of the finest of things,
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh, the first offering to their King.
His eyes-- how they twinkled! His dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, His nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
and His soft precious skin was as pure as the snow.
The star twinkled above with a wonderful light,
as the glory of God, it pierced through the night.
He had tiny hands and a little round face,
that shone when he smiled, with humility and grace.
He was perfect and precious, possessing Eternal Wealth,
and I bowed when I saw Him, in spite of myself.
The Peace that I felt and the Joy in my heart,
soon gave me a Hope that my new life would start.
I spoke not a word, but went straight to my home,
to tell of His story to all that I'd known.
And the love that surrounded me, I just had to share,
The Prophecy Fulfilled, the Messiah was here!
And as morning gave way and the Angels ascended,
They sang of this Christmas and the Gift that was given.
Then I heard the Lord proclaim throughout the whole Earth
“Eternal Life I give, through my only Sons birth”
We had a girl's shopping afternoon. We got some deals at Kohl's (good clearance) and got some of Easton's b-day stuff done while Easton played at Sammie's house. 
The new thing Makenlee does is stand and bang on our glass privacy door. It is funny.
Do you see her 2 bottom teeth?
After the service
Makenlee was having a ball splashing in the tub the other day. She loves to splash and she gets herself all wet. Good thing she is in the bath. Easton likes it too.
Here is Easton's latest room creation during some room time..He took all his books off his bookshelf to make little tents. It is a book village...
She did it all by herself. Easton was at her side at one point encouraging her and then he ran up to the top of the stairs and said, "Come on Makenlee you can do it." He is so kind to her.
I wonder what she is thinking here. 
Going down the slide. 
A pirate cake. Easton loved playing with the Veggie Tale pirates on the cake. He even tried to steal one of Jaden's gifts which was the Veggie Tale pirate toy set. It was funny. I got some ideas for E's big b-day bash in a few weeks. 
Makenlee had to have a few outfit changes to get all the outfits in today. Her first was her jammies Grammie and Grandpa got for this morning, then her baby's first Christmas sleeper, then her Christmas Dress, which she will wear when she gets up from nap. 
"Give me those pirates, brother"
I love playing in boxes
"Wow, this looks fun"
Makenlee loves the dancing monkey toy. She bobs up and down to the music. Already starting to dance.
Wow, Crash-Ups, how fun.
"Give me another one, I am ready."
Easton loves games, so this one should be fun. I had the same game as a kid, should have kept mine. 
Sticking her tongue out like always.
Easton liked to see all the animals lit up
Who needs a bjorn when you have a big jacket. I just my jacket around her. She fit perfectly. 
Easton loved singing. 
She looks like a cheerleader here.
