CHRISTmas and CHRISTMAS

Christmas is a great time of year. It allows you to reflect on CHRIST and celebrate what his birth has done for you, and spend time with your family. Too bad there are so many politics in the holiday.

I really enjoy it. But for Andy, it means alot of overtime and less hair. For working parents (in my house it happens to be a man), it gets a little stressful when your making the money for the holiday. He also doesn't care for the holiday because then he has to go to the company Christmas party. (He wouldn't go if it wasn't for me) No matter what, the day comes and everyone enjoys December 25th.

CHRISTmas for us this year included a drive-by Nativity at a local church, giving to friends, and the kids performance in a show at the Church of Christ. I unfortunately was unable to make it (pregnancy), but Andy took pictures for me. It looked really good, since Andy took 95 pictures for me :)

Christmas was alot of fun.I made 30 Carmel apples and delivered them to friends. Christmas Eve night, the kids opened their pj's,watched a movie, and off to bed they went...for Santa was coming! Morgan was sooo excited. She has always been a happy, positive child. Trey doesn't really believe in Santa, but he played along. He still has the spirit And loved the suspense of Christmas morning. And Mattie loved Santa. She is my little character. She liked opening pjs and couldn't wait for the morning.

The next morning was when the fun began. Kids were up before us, pre-occupied with their stockings, and were excited to see all the wonderful things that await. I got Kitchen knives and...a Wii! Not just a Wii, but Mario Brothers with it. Let me tell ya...It's like being a kid again. So much fun.

My point: I believe CHRISTmas and Christmas go hand in hand. They both play a role in the holiday. I love the excitement of seeing Santa Clause and the presents and seeing the kids eyes light up. And then I love the spirit that I find through listening to songs of Christmas like"Silent Night". I love the story of the journey Joseph and Mary took to deliver Gods son, Jesus Christ. I wouldn't want Christmas without either one. They both go hand-in-hand to create the holiday season. It just wouldn't be the same to take one part out of it. Christmas is a great time of the year and I am grateful for my wonderful family and memories.