Well, we had a very merry Christmas this year! For the second year in a row, we stayed put in Roanoke, just the four of us. It was happy and peaceful and wonderful! I feel that--more than ever before--the four of us focused on the true reason for celebrating at Christmas. Every evening this month, we have gathered together and read verses that relate to the birth of Christ. New family tradition! It reiterated what we already tell our children: Christmas is about Jesus. Not presents. Not Santa. Not candy and excitement and Christmas morning. No. It's about Jesus, the greatest gift of all, stepping down from Heaven to rescue us.
And as has apparently become a tradition around here, we made sugar cookies from scratch. So fun! {By the way, the greatest sugar cookie recipe I've ever found is in the Little Rock Junior League's cookbook.}
This was also the first Christmas Eve church service that we've actually all sat through, {mostly!} quietly, and enjoyed. WOW! There are major advantages to have two bigger boys, let me tell ya! Our pastor preached on the meaning behind the carol "Hark the Herald Angels Sing." So special.
Christmas morning! Breakfast casserole, presents, and sweet family time.
Another special Christmas in Roanoke! :)
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