Christmas is such an amazing time of year for me.
It always has been, between the time I get to relax with my family, giving gifts to the people I love, and celebrating the birth of Christ, there’s not much that can top it. But this year Christmas was especially wonderful. It started out with a trip to Ohio to see my family and spend time with my awesome cousin, Cade. I have never found so much joy in one child, he absolutely lights up my life. What an encouraging and fun way to be reminded of the power of love. I spent 4 days with him and I have missed him so much since I’ve been home. He is truly a blessing.
Christmas Eve I spent with my family and Kyle eating dinner, going to church, and passing out a few presents. My sisters and I stayed up late wrapping and re-living our childhood of Christmas Eve fun just being together as sisters. Christmas Day brought on many new reasons to be glad for the day. Morning traditions with my family started it off just right. Then I got to spend the whole afternoon with Kyle and his family. It was wonderful spending Christmas with him. To share such a special day with him meant the world to me. He means the world to me…
When I finally got home to spend time with my other cousins, we had a blast. We set up the Wii, then headed out to the movies. Taking 5 kids to the movies can be somewhat challenging, but we had fun. I enjoyed packing them all up, buying tickets, popcorn and drinks, getting refills every 20 minutes and making sure everyone had whatever they needed. Times like that make me excited to have the blessing of my own kids someday.
Today may have been one of the greatest Christmases I have ever had. I can’t really even explain it except that I have not stopped smiling all day. There are just certain moments from today I will never forget. God has given me so much to be thankful for.
I hope that I have many more like today in the future…
Cade and me 
Opening presents with Kyle
Having fun with my sisters
Yeah for a wonderful Christmas! Hope 2009 is amazing for you!
Hey there! I’ve been on a bit of a blog break, but it is super to hear that your Christmas was wonderful! Your insight is so positive and refreshing, and I so enjoy that!
Hope things go well as classes start again…
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i had a really good christmas this year, too. it was really nice to be with my familia, especially in the warm weather! i hope you are having a great start to 2009.