This was a first for us. Both the hot chocolate bar and the Christmas movie. We haven’t had a TV for most of our marriage and now we have one (hooked up and used primarily as a computer screen) in our basement. We don’t have cable or any TV reception, so we can only watch movies on it. Somehow, all this means we’ve never actually watched a Christmas movie. Obviously, Chuck and I have seen plenty, but most of our children haven’t. Therefore, I though this would be perfect combined with hot chocolate and all the fixings.
For the movie I wanted something fun and not to sappy. Something with a plot, but not so complicated that the little ones wouldn’t enjoy it.
We chose Jingle All the Way, which ended up being a great choice. Cute, not too serious, happy ending. The three little boys (Mordecai, Hezekiah and Tucker) were rolling on the floor laughing…
Even Apollo enjoyed the slapstick comedy…and a candy cane. Or two.
What a great night. We are watching that movie tomorrow afternoon. I am glad you liked it. We have never seen it before.
Blessings, Dawn
What a lovely thing to do. It is too hot here for hot chocolate. Movies with snow are a welcome distraction. I love Apollo’s shirt and to see the candy cane in his mouth is a real treat. I am off to serve Christmas dinner. It is just after midday in eastern Australia. For those that are curious right now it would be about 80 with a beautiful sea breeze and the Pacific Ocean is right outside our holiday rental.
How fun! What else is in the container with the marshmallows and candy cane pieces?
Marshmallow cream and grated chocolate!
great pictures of your lovely family! happy to see Apollo smiling and having a good time.
Merry Christmas to you all!!!
We watched that movie with our kiddos on Christmas Eve…boy did they think it was hilarious! It’s funny what things really get kids laughing : )
We realized that our children really didn’t have a clue about Christmas movies either. My 13 commented that this year she had finally learned Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer lyrics. So our recent movie night was a Christmas one. Great memories. I will have to remember the hot chocolate bar for next time.
Hey, looks like a great & fun way to celebrate the holidays! On a side note, when did Hezekiah get his hair cut?!?!? :-)