It is after Thanksgiving and Christmas, we still are bringing out something we havent played with from under the tree, still enjoying cookies and reindeer munch and of course Jesus birthday cake.
It was a sweet time this year with no out of town guests. I had to stop myself often from saying "just the 4 of us". It was just as it should be.
We Loved CCC Christmas Eve service and then joining CCC and FBC Smyrna on Christmas Day. Delivering a gift box of food on Christmas Day really helped us focus on what the birth of Jesus means.
Some highlights of course was Noah waking up first saying "Hill look Santa came and he left a cookie". Our kind Noah as more excited about the bicycyle pump than his new bicycle and giving Phillip and I are gifts that he and Hill bought at AWANA. I am everyday amazed by his giving spirit.
We continued with our Jewish heritage by celebrating Hanukkah, ligthing our menorah each night and reflecting on the miracle of the Maccabees taking bake the temple from the King of Syria and the miracle of the oil. We talk about the Shamesh being the servant candle that serves as a light to the other candles just as Jesus is our light. It is amazing how every Jewish Holiday points clearly to our Jewish messiah.
We have been enjoying our time at home, having playdates, tackling new toys and our 500 piece star wars puzzle.
As you can see from the pics this was
another classic for our Santa photo Gallery.
Love keeping up with you and the boys on your blog. We need to get together soon! Hope you are doing well. :-)
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