Then this year we were able to go back to our old tradition of having the kids wait at the top of the stairs while we torture them with video taping and cameras so we can catch the perfect entrance to seeing the tree. This year, i'm not sure if it was caught on my camera, but the kids when they walked through the doorway into the room where the presents were waiting they all stopped there and i think Eden screamed a little and it was the perfect "i can't believe my eyes" response. I owe it all to my Father in Heaven. He has made this amazing Christmas possible. It's so nice having been where we have been to be able to to truly appreciate all of the wonderful gifts we were able to get for one another.
Just three short Christmases ago, i didn't even have money to put gas in my car......gifts we gave our children we hand-me-down used toys from friends........gifts we gave were made......don't get me wrong there's nothing wrong with any of that and i am so grateful that we were able to pull off what we did and that our children were young enough to be oblivious (they were, i even asked them about it this year and their memories are of a fantastic Christmas), but it surely was nice to be on the other end of it all (the having and giving end) for the first time.
Of course, we always worry more than we need to, our children are always content with less than we think they should be....it's a great skill to have, being content with what you have. But this is what i DO know.....that whether it comes from others or whether it comes from your own bank account, it is ALWAYS ALL from the Lord. It's just about a different mode of acquirement. I am grateful for the journey we have been on so far and i know the adventures are not over yet, but i know what the greatest gift i have been given is to be able to see it for what it is and remember the Lord through it all.
I am grateful that i was able to spend Christmas with my mother. She seemed to be really happy and that is always so nice to see. We are glad to have her with us. She is such a huge blessing to us all. :-) I am grateful also that i was able to talk on Oovoo with my siblings and mother at the same time. It reminded me for a moment of Christmases past when we were all younger and at home, good times. Louise would always wake us up at 4:30am and Jamie would always fall asleep in piles of toys in the floor after all the opening was finished. :-)
Well i suppose those are my deep thoughts for now, lol. ;-) Enjoy the pics. Truly there is nothing better than watching your kids open up their presents, ah, i love it. :-)
1 comment:
Great pictures ! I feel like I was there too !!! Happy New Year !
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