Christmas is definitely one of my favorite times of year! We have some really fun traditions, I love being with family, plus I get to bake … A LOT! :) No, really, I think you’ll be able to see why it’s so special to me after you look at all these pictures – enjoy!
The twins and I got to accompany some friends to Branson earlier this month. There’s a lot I could say, but to sum it all up, we had a VERY good time! A big highlight was that we unexpectedly all got free tickets to Silver Dollar City-it was so pretty all decorated up for Christmas, and the roller-coasters were terrifying great!
When we got back home, most of our family got to sing and play for the sweet folks down at the Senior Citizen Center here in town.
Tradition: We always go Christmas caroling to our neighbors, and around town. (including the local police station and sometimes to random folks we’ve never met =) Our list is getting bigger. It seems to be a real blessing to others, but sometimes I think we are the ones who feel the most blessed by it.
As I said earlier, we did LOTS of Christmas baking. =)
Christmas caroling.
Tradition: For several years now, mom has put together a themed Christmas tea for just our family. This year the theme was ornaments. She did an AMAZING job with spazzy decorations and lots of good food – we all really enjoyed it!
After the tea, Dad read from a Christmas devotional, then we opened stockings and presents. With both the older boys working, and well, I guess some us girls have taken plenty of trips this year, it makes me appreciate even more when we can all be together – I love my family.
For the first time, our little church group held a Christmas Eve candlelight service, complete with beautiful carols and formal dresses. It was lovely.
We were encouraged to memorize Luke 2:1-20, this was a blessing to me.
Tradition: Daddy writes up our annual Christmas letter. We sent out 106 copies this year! :)
We had a special time celebrating at Grandma’s house on Christmas day after church. We are so blessed to have godly grandparents who live close and love the Lord.
A few of us did some duck hunting, we got…one. :) (Carinna didn’t hunt, she brought our dog to retrieve the ducks, and Dad carried a rifle hoping we’d spook a doe.)
Some special things we do at Grandma’s on Christmas is: Eat Grandpa’s amazing chex-mix and open stockings.
We taught and learned some new games this time. It was fun and we had some pretty good laughs! =)
On the 26th, we drove up north a little ways to welcome the Paine family to Oklahoma. They are moving here from Chicago. We had a great time fellowshipping, playing volley- ball, and playing games. We are glad they live “close” and are definitely looking forward to the next time we can get together with them!
On the 27th we celebrated with mom’s side of the family at Granny’s house.
Yay! We remembered to sing carols this year! :)
It’s pretty fun, there are 5 great-grandkids now, which means there are little people around again! =)
The winners of a game with their prizes. :)
Twins holding twins. Carinna has Nickolas Patrick and Maggie has Natalie Shae.
Special traditions at Granny’s are: Eating her delicious homemade cinnamon rolls and playing white elephant.
“ And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto YOU is born this day in the city of David a Savior which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11
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