The Holy Family

The American Lutheran church here in Prescott puts on a big production every year entitiled, "A Walk through Bethlehem." The production is like a live play in guided tour form through the ancient town of Bethlehem. Visitors interact with the characters in the town and see roman soldiers, visit with the women at the well, tour the bakery, the jail, beggers' alley, see the shepherds, the pottery shop, the carpentry shop, the weavers shop, and talk with the rabbi's etc. All the while you are trying to find some room at the inn during the crowded time of the census. It is quite a production. At the end of the tour, there is no room at the inn, so you are forced to go out into the stables, where you first meet angels to tell you about the birth of Christ. After that you make your way into the stable to find Mary Joseph, and Jesus.

Parker goes to the preschool at this church so I have made some friends with  a few of the people who help put the production together. And because we had an infant, we were asked to participate as, yes you guessed it, the Holy family.

Im sure you can guess that Taylor was not thrilled about this. Lets just say dressing up and acting is not really his thing. But, as the good husband he is, he did it. Half because he knew I wanted to do it so bad, and half because he felt like you cant turn down such a sacred position. (He did mention to me though that I cashed in all of my chips from 8 years of marriage for this.)

The night was an absolute blast. We had many, friends and family show up to see us which was awesome. And, Abby and Parker even got a role as Angels.Apparently, they had almost 2500 people attend this year split between the 4 nights of performances. (We only did one performance.) Hopefully we can participate again next year, although I am pretty sure I wont be Mary---planning on waiting more than a few months before getting pregnant again. :)

Here is the Nelsons as "The Holy Family."

Friends and Family Waiting to Get In

 The Meat Market

 Live Animals: I sat next to a donkey in the manger!

The Potters Shop

A Weaver

 

Indy and Mac tasting dates and unleavened Bread

 

  Angels announcing the birth of Christ

 

 Mary and Jesus

What Angels!

Proud Papa: Who Knew Joseph wore stripes???

 

 

The Holy Family

Thanks to all of our friends and family for coming. It meant a lot to us! And thanks to Holdsworth Photography for the great photos!