It is snowing again! Third snow of December and we usually only get ice. Loving it!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Friday, December 25, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Playing Santa
This is Stephen's first year to not truly believe in Santa. The dear still sat out treats and milk for the old guy. Stephen blesses me so. His heart is golden...even in these trying pre-teen times.
Virgil and I explained to Stephen that Santa is alive and well and lives within each of us. We told him that when the veil is lifted and we realize there is not an actual man that delivers presents on Christmas Eve that it is our turn to become part of the magic that is Santa.
Stephen played Santa for the first time tonight. As a family we secretly gifted a family in town. What a joy to watch my two special guys sneak to the front porch with a box of gifts. Stephen immediately headed back to me in the dark truck, while Virgil knocked rapidly on the door and ran around the side of the house and back to us. What a pleasure to give to others and to share that as a family. Back in the truck and down the road undiscovered, Stephen declared, "This is the best Christmas Eve ever!"
I could not agree more son! Thank you for reflecting the love of Christ in your glee of giving!
Merry Christmas everyone!!
Virgil and I explained to Stephen that Santa is alive and well and lives within each of us. We told him that when the veil is lifted and we realize there is not an actual man that delivers presents on Christmas Eve that it is our turn to become part of the magic that is Santa.
Stephen played Santa for the first time tonight. As a family we secretly gifted a family in town. What a joy to watch my two special guys sneak to the front porch with a box of gifts. Stephen immediately headed back to me in the dark truck, while Virgil knocked rapidly on the door and ran around the side of the house and back to us. What a pleasure to give to others and to share that as a family. Back in the truck and down the road undiscovered, Stephen declared, "This is the best Christmas Eve ever!"
I could not agree more son! Thank you for reflecting the love of Christ in your glee of giving!
Merry Christmas everyone!!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
I feel it!
That Christmas spirit! Rising up in my chest. Delightful. Thankful. Wonderful.
Today is my last day of work until January 4, 2010. My guys are home and the next several days will be filled with Merry making. I am blessed beyond measure!
Today is my last day of work until January 4, 2010. My guys are home and the next several days will be filled with Merry making. I am blessed beyond measure!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Christmas Tree Farm - December 2009
On Saturday we headed out to a local Christmas tree farm to get our tree. We went with Virgil's parents, his sister, Melissa, and her three children - Cole, Megan and Sam.
In our part of the world the variety of tree that is typically grown is the Virginia Pine. They are very beautiful trees! Here is Melissa, Cole and Megan with their tree picked out:
And here are Cole and Megan cutting it down!
and then Stephen had a turn:
the conquered tree...
We decided to pick our tree from some that are shipped down from the north. This year, we chose a Frasier Fir. It is so gorgeous! You'll have to take my word on that because I haven't taken a picture of it yet!! :) It smells delicious too!
A big THANK YOU to my FIL and MIL who treated us to our trees this year! Thank you Papa and Nana!
We loved spending the day with you!!
In our part of the world the variety of tree that is typically grown is the Virginia Pine. They are very beautiful trees! Here is Melissa, Cole and Megan with their tree picked out:
And here are Cole and Megan cutting it down!
and then Stephen had a turn:
the conquered tree...
We decided to pick our tree from some that are shipped down from the north. This year, we chose a Frasier Fir. It is so gorgeous! You'll have to take my word on that because I haven't taken a picture of it yet!! :) It smells delicious too!
A big THANK YOU to my FIL and MIL who treated us to our trees this year! Thank you Papa and Nana!
We loved spending the day with you!!
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