The true meaning of Christmas, celebrating Christ's birth, is incredibly special to our family. We have made it a point to explain the true joy of the season to our girls, but that doesn't mean we don't take part in all the fun that Christmas has to offer.
We decorate, and put lights up. We buy a tree, and make cookies. We watch Christmas movies and snuggle by a fire in our jammies.
We talk about giving and go shopping for gifts. We listen to Christmas music. Bailey sings "Feliz Nah-me-nah." She says it's "Merry Christmas in Dora."
This time of year always puts me in a reflective mood. I think of how much the girls have changed in a year. I remember the fun times we have had as a family.
I am simply filled with joy.
The girls have odd requests this year and I'm cherishing their simplicity. Reagan asked for a 3 hole punch. Skylar wants footie jammies. Bailey wants ketchup. :) There are other things on their lists, but those are the most humorous. I am cherishing their ages. I know the time will come when their requests involve electronics that begin with 'i', but for now, they are easy.
It's hard not to be "busy" during this season. I'm trying to take moments to pause and just take it all in. We are done with school until January so now the real fun begins!
At our city's Christmas parade
Making CornFlake Wreaths
Fun!! Love the card and the pictures of the girls! Micah came home from school yesterday asking for an ipod. I was like, "WHAT?!" Yeah right! I wish it was just ketchup or a 3-hole punch!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely a reflective time of year. I LOVE all of the new photos :) And we got your card today! So gorgeous. And no, I can't believe this is our second year exchanging. Wasn't it just last week that we were sending last year's???
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