Before we start the New Year, here are a few pics to recap our Christmas. Although our Christmas was a little different this year, the reason for the season remained the same. Since we are in our cozy apartment, our decorations were limited. Through the simpler Christmas, I was reminded again and again, that our Savior was born in a simple place. There was nothing fancy about the stable. The simplicity makes it that much more beautiful. I enjoyed our simple tree. It was full of homemade decorations. And when I say homemade, I am talking paper, crayons, cardboard, markers, and even a jump rope for our garland. Yes, a jump rope. It was B's idea. I literally packed 5 ornaments (obviously my mind was not all there!) and a nativity set (my mind was working at that moment!) when I packed to come to the apartment. Everything else is in storage. I will be honest....Ms. B was a little disappointed with the lack of decorations but it was a good teaching moment. We talked about how Christmas is not about how many decorations we have in our home. It is about Jesus's birthday and what is in our heart.
So here is our little tree. As you can see Mrs. B took matters into her own hands and got to work on making some decorations. My favorite is the jump rope, which is hard to see in the picture.
There was a little worry that Santa would not find us in the apartment because "they all look alike." Santa came through and found the kids. He always brings 3 gifts like the wise men brought Jesus three gifts.
Who says legos are just for boys. She absolutely LOVES them. Our architect team (B and the big guy) worked hard Christmas morning constructing a barbie house.
Our little cowboy was very excited that Santa did not decide to be politically correct about guns. He is a little warrior at heart. His exact words were "Now I have the cowboy attitude."
There were gifts from others. Ms. Crafty got a weaving set and has already finished her first pot holder.
There was excitement and thanksgiving in every package opened.
Especially this package.....
The big guy has been planning a trip to Disney (code word in our house is WDW) for February. We decided to tell them on Christmas. Let's just say there was lots of smiles! I am not sure who is more excited....the big guy or the kids.
Last but not least....it snowed on Christmas night! This was my first White Christmas ever! It was beautiful.
Instead of sharing the 2000 pictures I took, I will leave you with these.
I hope 2011 brings much joy to you and your family.
Love,
Suz
5 comments:
I'm so glad you posted a picture of the tree. It's beautiful. Happy New Year!
This simple Christmas might be the one they remember the most when they're grown!
Love...love...love the wonderful lessons that come with a "simple" Christmas. Thank you for sharing your wonderful pictures!
XOXOXO
Kimberly
I didn't like that last picture... she is looking way too grown up! Just kidding, she is precious!
I laughed about the gun: I never let my little boy play with guns... & now he's probably fired every type of gun there is, & often is "packing"... (for anyone who reads this & doesn't know, he's in the military).
We did the Disney trip gift a few years ago & it was awesome to see their expressions, even though they had to wait until March for it.
I love the simple Christmas!
Great pics! Looks like a wonderful Christmas! I had one of those pot holder makers-thingys, I remember it being lots of fun! We also had the fun of telling our kids on Christmas that we're going on a Disney cruise. We had them following clues around the house where they found puzzle pieces. The puzzle was a picture of the cruise ship. It made the excitement last longer and was lots of fun! :)
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