Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts

Friday, December 25, 2020

Merry Christmas 2020!

 Merry Christmas!

How blessed to be able to spend a day together, our family of five at home, 
celebrating the birth of Jesus, our Savior.




Caeden was chosen to open the first gift. His sisters have been talking about the gift they got him, and quite honestly, he has been worried and wondering!

He was pleasantly surprised and found it very funny that they bought him...

 ...a very soft and fuzzy tortilla blanket!

Sylvia was thrilled that Annah gave her a fingernail drying light!

Annah got her dad some of his workout drink mixes.

I gave him Crocs of his own so he doesn't have to wear mine when he wants to throw on some shoes to run outside! Sylvia gave him "The Man, The Myth, The Legend" slippers!

Sylvia received some items for her future dorm room and college life.  She was confused about receiving a tool kit and so excited to receive a vacuum cleaner!


some of the aftermath

Jeremy and I roasted a 20-pound turkey, and it turned out fantastic! We all were stuffed.

We spent the afternoon relaxing, Annah with her new FRIENDS puzzle.

We also played Jeremy's new game...

...Poetry for Neanderthals: a word game where u must speak good or get hit with stick!  
It's very fun and funny!

I know we probably won't have many more years with the 5 of us at home for the holidays, and this year has definitely shown us that nothing in life is guaranteed. So I am extra thankful for this beautiful day with my favorite people. So much love. Thank you, Lord. 
Welcome, Jesus.

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Merry Christmas Music

 Merry Christmas Music from my studio!

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Christmas Day

We had a very relaxed Christmas Day.  

Well, some of us were more relaxed than others...

I was up around 6:30 because I am old and apparently cannot stay asleep past 4am.  I got the wassail going and everyone was up and around by 8:30.  Jeremy read the Christmas story from Luke 2.  When I consider the real gift of Christmas that Jesus is, it makes every other gift seem so pointless.  Maybe I am getting old or even cynical, but this year I just feel kind of annoyed at the extra "hype" about Christmas and presents that really has nothing to do with Jesus. 

We had a few gifts to open, but not a lot this year.  We reminded the kids many times that our biggest material gifts this year are having heat and hot water in our home. We are all grateful that our needs are met and we have so much beyond our needs as well.

Sylvia thought this stack of new kitchen cups looked like a carrot when it was wrapped!





Annah gave such thoughtful gifts--like these socks for Caeden.

Jeremy and Caeden played a little more Fortnite together.

We broiled some wonderful steaks and also enjoyed some Beef House rolls. Sylvia was excited about the steak.  Caeden and Annah were excited about the rolls.

Ryan came over this evening so he and Annah exchanged gifts.  

We enjoyed relaxing at home together for the whole day, which honestly is something we rarely ever get to do anymore.  It is a blessing and fills my heart.

Merry Christmas!

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Christmas Eve Service

Christmas Eve service at PoC was lovely tonight.

Annah sang on the worship team.

Sylvia played the part of the Angel Gabriel.

Jeremy played the part of King Herod.


The service closed with communion while Annah sang Silent Night.  It was beautiful.

VIDEO:
(Sylvia recorded this during rehearsal, so other people are talking and laughing in the room.)

Merry Christmas!

Monday, December 23, 2019

Sylvia's Holiday "Baking" Challenge

Sylvia organized and hosted a Holiday Baking Challenge for her friends today!  

There were 3 teams:
Hunter, Will, and Aiden

Alexis, Isabella, and Sylvia

and RJ, Ryan, and Annah.

It was great chaotic fun while they all mixed things up!











The RJ/Annah/Ryan team made hot cocoa cookies.

The Sylvia/Isabella/Alexis team made Oreo balls.


These guys mixed up their peanut butter fudge and played some Xbox 
while they waited for it to set up.


It was such a beautiful day outside, they all took a walk down to the park for a while.  

Caeden and I were the judges.

Most Creative: Hot Cocoa Cookies
Prettiest: Oreo Balls
Best Tasting: Peanut Butter Fudge

Here is the recipe of the winner:

The crew decided to play a game of monopoly while watching The Lorax.



What a great group of kids!