Monday, December 06, 2010

1000 Gifts (34) - Traditions

The Christmas Parade
- new friends to watch it with
- anticipation
- coming out of the cold and having real hot chocolate

The Jesus Birthday Party
- growing boys who love Mrs. Linda's house
- a dining room table loaded down with cookies

- reading the Christmas story, every year the truth being proclaimed and the reminder of the light shining in the darkness
- these people (and many more not pictured) that are part of our spiritual family, who laugh with us, encourage us, and share their lives with us
- holding baby girls

Decorating Our Christmas Tree
- a quiet evening all together after a busy week
- the boys excitement and exclamation over every single ornament
- light reflected in big blue eyes
- hot chocolate and popcorn
- watching "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
- being warm, and snug, and cozy in our home

- encouragement from God's Word; the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining. 1 John 1:8

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Why does my kid always look "special" in candid shots?

Sarah R. said...

dan - he was singing "happy birthday" to jesus louder than anyone there. :-)