The holiday season has come and gone, and I must admit that my true Christmas vacation has only now begun. I love the joy and giving spirit of Christmas, but the bustle and stress of the holidays puts normal life on the backburner for a while.
This season was not the busiest I've ever gone through, but it had its share of parties, church services, and family gatherings.
We kicked off the festivities with the "Glory of Christmas" service at church, which included an original play written by Anna. To say I enjoyed helping some of the cast achieve the appropriately "old" appearance is an understatement.
This season was not the busiest I've ever gone through, but it had its share of parties, church services, and family gatherings.
We kicked off the festivities with the "Glory of Christmas" service at church, which included an original play written by Anna. To say I enjoyed helping some of the cast achieve the appropriately "old" appearance is an understatement.
"Joseph" poses with baby Jubilee who would play the part of baby Jesus (hey, we didn't have any baby boys handy!)
Anna and Kei Kojima play two reporters interviewing old Simeon, AKA Andrew, at the temple.
We used lots of cornstarch and an eyeliner pencil to age Hannah by several decades!
Mom made a colorful appearance as Naomi, a busy gossip who, in the play, fails to appreciate the true meaning of baby Jesus
Several days later, we celebrated Christmas Eve, again with our church family, and then......came the big day.
Most of us slept in Christmas morning, since the morning service wasn't until 11. The kids were bursting with excitement to open presents, but Mom only let them open one before church.
For Christmas lunch, Dad didn't want Mom to cook, and so he bought a myriad of appetizers, such as pizza rolls, T.G.I Friday's loaded potato skins, mini quiches, and mozzarella cheese sticks. It was absolutely delicious and didn't leave a kitchen full of dishes in its wake. Then, by early afternoon, we decided not to make the kids wait any longer and began to open presents.
Here are a few pictures of the joyous occasion.
Most of us slept in Christmas morning, since the morning service wasn't until 11. The kids were bursting with excitement to open presents, but Mom only let them open one before church.
For Christmas lunch, Dad didn't want Mom to cook, and so he bought a myriad of appetizers, such as pizza rolls, T.G.I Friday's loaded potato skins, mini quiches, and mozzarella cheese sticks. It was absolutely delicious and didn't leave a kitchen full of dishes in its wake. Then, by early afternoon, we decided not to make the kids wait any longer and began to open presents.
Here are a few pictures of the joyous occasion.
Who doesn't want a mug that says, "I'd rather be at Pemberley"?
Two kiddos who are getting weary of waiting!
When I catch Mom taking a picture of me.....
Future Dietitian mug!
I got J this white chocolate and Oreo popcorn from a local popcorn store
A new Vera Bradley purse for Anna
Oh joy. A cotton candy machine.
Dad was very happy with his new work boots.
There were many other wonderful moments of that day, but Mom, the photographer, was enjoying herself and didn't want to spend all her time taking pictures. Can't say that I blame her.
I hope your Christmas was as joyful and restful as ours. May this New Year bring sweet times, stronger relationships, and a growing faith in the Lord.
In Christ,
Abby
I hope your Christmas was as joyful and restful as ours. May this New Year bring sweet times, stronger relationships, and a growing faith in the Lord.
In Christ,
Abby
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