Live Nativity

This past Sunday our family got to make history; we were one of two families who volunteered for our church's very first Live Nativity. What a rewarding experience it was! Dad was Joseph, Mom was Mary, Lindsey & Taylor were angels and Dylan was a shepherd boy. A sweet teenager was a king and our wonderful leader was the innkeeper.

Every year our church puts on an amazing Christmas play/musical and this year they decided to include a Live Nativity complete with live animals for both shows on Saturday and both shows on Sunday. So on Sunday, we bundled up warm and put on the costumes provided to us and hit the "stable". The animals included sheep, donkeys and miniature horses along with lots of hay, a manger and of course, manure to go with it all :) It was a riot!! LTD absolutely adored the animals and Dylan took his role pretty seriously and kept the hay in the pen and tended to the animals continuously. Of course, Lindsey & Taylor had to help tend to the animals as well. Taylor's baby doll played the role of Baby Jesus quite nicely. I believe it was a big hit for all; Pastor Dodge, Muscial Director Jane, spectators and cast alike.

It was an excellent reminder of the true reason for the season......the birth of our Savior. May all of you enjoy a very Merry Christmas!!!

The Cast of the Live Nativity

Other furry cast members
Joseph

Lindsey tending to the miniature horse

Donkey 1 of 2

Shepherd Boy (the cane was a BIG hit!)

Angel 1 - Lindsey

Angel 2 - Taylor