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Thursday, December 27, 2012

Celebrating Jesus


Christmas commemorates the birth of the Son of God, Jesus Christ, and truly, the world becomes a delightful place on the day.  It sweeps the magic wand and the snowy outdoors and joyous indoors fills the heart of one and all.  ~unknown

I hope all of you had a merry Christmas.  I didn't know I'd be away from my blog for so long, but I found I wanted to immerse myself in family and friends and celebrate Christ's birth without being tied to the computer. Here are a few highlights from our season:



Christmas with my parents at Thanksgiving


Decorating our home


School and church kids' programs


Double dating for concerts and plays



A Christmas tea (3), an evening with friends (1), 
banquet and music services with Colburns (2) and 
enjoying a day with Jonathon's family (4)



Sewing chaps and a princess dress, making candy and baking  



Christmas Eve with pizza and gift opening



  • Christmas day breakfast with traditional Cessna date bread 
  • Ham dinner with pumpkin and pecan pies
  • Cuddling with grands, reading new books, dress up fun
  • Relaxing with my favorite people 
  • Simple late supper with ham sandwiches and Northern baked beans
  • Thankfulness for our family love made possible through the One who came at Christmas

Day-after-Christmas snowstorm


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16 comments:

Beth said...

It all sounds wonderful! The photos are beautiful!

GLENDA CHILDERS said...

Sounds perfect.

Fondly,
Glenda

Shannon said...

Wonderful memories made! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

SunnyToast said...

everything seems perfect! The christmas spirit lives in your home.

Wishing you and your gfamily a joyous christmas and smashing new year!

Lauren Davenport said...

I love the layout of this post. Glad you had such a blessed Christmas.

Charlotte said...

Thank ypu for sharing a delightful Christmas post.
Blessings,
Charlotte

Kaye Swain said...

Looks like a wonderful and joy-filled Christmas for you and your family. Have a blessed and beautiful year to come, as well.

Karin said...

Sounds like you're a very busy family! Enjoyed reading your post. Blessings for the year ahead!

Denise said...

Sounds wonderful.

J said...

Beautiful family and many blessings!

Chatty Crone said...

Merry Christmas.

Denise said...

What cherished memories Pamela; your holiday sounded perfect!

Wishing you a joyful New Year full of blessings, love, and His grace!

Denise

Joy said...

Nice photos! Hope you'll have a great new year ahead and may 2013 spell an even greater intimacy and fellowship with the Spirit! :)

Marianne said...

You did the holidays right! Beautiful pics & thanks for sharing!

Shoregirl said...

Looks like you had a wonderful holiday season filled w/family and friends!

Courtney said...

Looks like you all had a wonderful Christmas. Can't wait to see you back here soon :)