Christmas has passed...

The Christmas tree has been removed from it's standing position in the house, and now resides in the attic, until the next Christmas season begins. The presents are gone, lights and decorations have their place in the attic as well. When we open the attic they will remind us of the holidays still to come. It's always a little sad to see all that sparkle go, but nice to feel neat and orderly again, at least as neat and orderly as you can be with two small kiddos. Sometimes, it seems they know we are trying to clean up, and start dragging everything they can out, as fast as they can, to keep up with us. I have pictures to post of our Christmas with family, but will do it in the next blog, hopefully. This Christmas season was so much fun with the kids, seeing their faces light up,telling them about Jesus, the reason we celebrate Christmas ( They will understand even more as they grow). It was fun to go look at Christmas lights. Ian, every time he seen lights he would say "Christmas lights" in his little voice, so cute. Papa Jack got to go with us this year, so it was extra special. He showed us one place that was lite up like crazy, so pretty. Every year seems to be more special as the kids get older, and understand more.

We had a great Christmas this year with family and friends, and are thankful for every one of them. We are still eating the baked goodies from nanny Carol. Whew, almost ready to finish them and be on our way to chicken and vegetables for the new year to come. Now, we are waiting, anticipating the New Year, and all it will bring. It is interesting to look back at an entire year and remember everything that has happened, too much to comprehend at one time I think. Hope everyone has a great New Year, hope to post more later.