One thing we like to do each year is have a Christmas decorating party. We love to find excuses to invite our children to come home for a visit, and this is one of those times. This year, as it turned out, even Chad was unable to be here for our ushering in of the Christmas festivities in our home. He was taking care of his parents, who were returning home from Calgary after a lengthy recovery program following his dad's stroke.
That left us girls and Myles to usher in Christmas. We pulled out all the Christmas decorations as well as food and a puzzle and began. First we started with the tree. Each year, when we pull out the tree I am reminded of Shylah's thoughtfulness. I am so grateful to her for the timely gift of a pre-lit Christmas tree a number of years ago. I absolutely love this tree. It fits in my house so nicely and it is always so beautiful. It is a joy to see it decorated and gracing our home with the reminder of the Saviors birth.
The kids did a fabulous job decorating. It looks wonderful. We took pictures and sent them off to Chad so he could join with us as much as possible from a distance in our Christmas festivities.
Once everything was ready for Christmas we took a group picture to share with dad as well. I actually had to take about 10 photos, the kids were being so silly. You can see a hint of it even in this photo. I sure do love my kids. Their antics make me smile, and it is good to smile and laugh!
A few days later we added a few more decorations to our home...
A few days later we added a few more decorations to our home...
I loved what the turquoise ribbons did for our tree!
Well, we had so much fun decorating our own house, that we went together as a family a few days after that and decorated a friends house. We hung ornaments and ribbons on the stair rails, put out Christmas wreaths on every door and set up nativity scenes in key locations. The only thing we didn't do was the tree. That was something they would do with their own family a little closer to Christmas.
Myles, Charity and Breanna wrapped gifts for them as well.
It looked so beautiful when it was all done. We finished the evening off with a meal and a Christmas movie. What a wonderful time of year to share with others. With all the preparations and frills we put into Christmas, it would really mean nothing without family. Family is what makes Christmas wonderful. My heart mourns for those whose families are divided, especially at this time of year, for it is difficult to feel the full joy of Christmas when individuals are absent. May heaven be like Christmas. Filled with family and joy with EVERYONE present for the celebration.
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