Wasn't Christmas wonderful. My children are at the perfect age... with excitement and magic but few expectations. They definitely get the whole gift getting thing... everytime we are at the store, they informed me that they wanted every truck, train, or doll we passed. But they also got giddy when I saw an elf (plus it motivated them to clean up) and they Love reading and singing about Baby Jesus.
We have spent almost the whole week with my family...just camping out at my parents house. I have been home only a few hours in the past 5 days. It has been SO much fun! All of my siblings and wives except Josh and Val have been here. It has been great to sleep here because we can hang out, talk, watch movies, and play games until the wee hours each morning. Plus, my new sister-in-laws are perfect for the family... Here's to the sistahs!
Christmas eve we did the traditional Christmas pageant. My kids were Mary and Joseph, and of course their daddy was the donkey. Gamps asked my kids (in front of all the family) what the real meaning of Christmas was. I was relieved when Bekah replied "Giving and Jesus". A couple weeks ago, her answer was "getting presents" so we have been talking about that. Phew.
Christmas morning, presents were opened one at a time. My kids were patient in between turns, more busy playing with their new toys. It was perfect. Family. Fun. Giving. We have received more than our fair share!
3 comments:
I'm glad you got some great memories with your family! It sounds like Christmas was grand! And also full of the true meaning! Thanks for sharing your blog with us!
Woot, sistahs! Christmas was a lot of fun. Thanks for being so welcoming : )
And you guys sure outdid yourself with such GREEAT presents! Thanks!
Hi Christy, It's Rebecca Hope. I found your blog through Erika Kroll's blog. It is fun to see all the pictures-sounds like you guys are doing well! Happy New Year!
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