The Nativity and a Tebowing Wiseman

 My children were asked to be a part of the Nativity at our Christmas party at church this year.  Honestly, I am not sure why they would ask us again considering what happened last time!

But they did--and so Connor was Joseph (what a good sport)!

Cannon and Bridger were little shephards and...

 TJ and Coleman were wisemen.  I had told them to come out and kneel or gather around the baby Jesus.  I was snapping pictures at my table when one of teenagers said--"Is that wiseman Tebowing?"

 For those of you who don't know what "tebowing" is:

 Tim Tebow is the quarterback for the Denber Broncos. He is a faithful Christian who always takes a knee and gives a prayer of thanks instead of doing goofy celebration dance after a touchdown or winning a game.  You can google it--"tebowing" is pretty big!

When I asked Coleman if he "tebowed" during the Christmas nativity--he responded with a lttle smirk and a "what?!!" as if he had no idea what I was talking about.  Well after a little investigation (blowing up the snapshot for a closer look) I think that little grin there is a dead giveaway!

 What a little stinker!  I tell you that boy is just bursting with personality.  He is a cutie, but what a stinker-augh!  I guess at least my football fanatic boy is mimicking a pretty darn good guy in the NFL:)  It could be worse, a lot worse!

Of course he was just being a typical 9 year old and having fun, but it did make me think.  I decided it would be good for my boys to have a much better understanding of the Nativity and what each character represents:)  And I think that now that really will be the last time my boys are in the church party nativity!! ha ha!

So, this last week before Christmas we are having a short and sweet nightly devotional/discussion focusing on one character of the nativity. I have been gathering scriptures, stories and ideas. I am really looking forward to it and hope it will become a yearly Christmas tradition. 

If you have any ideas, I would LOVE to hear them--I need all the help I can get:)