Merry Christmas!
Peace on Earth, people.
We are enjoying our Christmas festivities. Jonas and I keep checking the NORAD Santa Tracker to see how close Old Saint Nick is to our house. We are getting ready for our Christmas Eve dinner and looking forward to unwrapping the traditional holiday pajamas that my mother in law swears will be totally garish and hilarious this year.
I have wrapped all of the gifts (including the ones that Jonas and my niece Bella have unwrapped) and re-wrapped Jonas’ Harry Potter Legos in Harry Potter gift wrap. Oh yes, Santa is that good.
Tonight, after we are all snuggled into our jammies, I hope to read The Christmas Story in Luke. It is my favorite reminder of the season, so much more than all the holiday hub-bub. It is nice to remember just why there is so much joy this time of year. Why there is so much giving and why we ought to each do a little better to love and serve one another in the upcoming year. It has been difficult for me to keep sight of the real meaning behind Christmas this year, but these verses always put my heart in the right place. I hope you all have a great Christmas and that you are safe, happy and healthy.
Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy new year to you and your family.
Tony
Comment by shrinkingwop — December 25, 2005 @ 4:26 pm
It’s so nice to see a photo of smiling children on Santa’s lap instead of the usual photos of screaming, bawling children who are scared to death. It’s also wonderful to hear that someone out there still teaches their children the true meaning of christmas. I applaude you for that! God Bless you and your little family. I hope your holidays are filled with joy and happiness!
Comment by cattina — December 26, 2005 @ 7:23 pm
Great photo - and the boy is sitting still!?!?!
Comment by tj — December 27, 2005 @ 8:01 pm
hey leah!!! i miss you so much.. the kids are gettin’ so big.. i cant wait to see jonas again and meet maggie soon.. hopefully. well jen showed this to me.. its awesome.. i have a blogring too.. different site tho. its thru Xanga.. well here it is.. juss to let u know its not always appropriate.. and somethings are privite jokes b/t my friends and i.. but u can check it out.. i update it every day almost.. atleast i try.. well u can call me sumtime i got my own cell phone now.. i cant use it till the first cuz im in hunter and roaming but u can call me at lynns orr gpas.. well luv u so much, give the family hugs, kisses, and my love for me.. thanx.. love me, *ASHLEY*
Comment by ur fav. cuzin.. lol.. Ashley — December 28, 2005 @ 7:00 am
Fabulous photos Lou - happy 1st birthday to Miss Maggie and I’m glad you had a great Christmas. Hope New Year is as fun! I put a few pics up on my blog. I really need to get scrapbooking again. I dunno if E will take me to get some supplies though hmmmm
Comment by DenimRose — December 28, 2005 @ 3:18 pm
Is it me or does that Santa look a bit like Donald Sutherland in a beard?!?!
Hope your Christams was merry!
Comment by brandy101 — December 28, 2005 @ 6:42 pm