It's a Beautiful Life--Christmas 2006

Merry Christmas, 2006

We had a wonderful Christmas and I pray you all did as well.
Staying at home this year was both relaxing and a blessing. We were able to wake up Christmas morning and see Jaiden's eyes light up as she noticed there was something different about our living room. After the exclamation "toys!!!" she went about her business of picking up a new toy and moving on to the next. It was short-lived however.
I think the unwrapping of gifts was more burdensome than exciting and moving from one new toy to the next was not something she was a fan of. She wanted to examine each toy before proceeding and she rather us open them for her. Maybe next year!!!
Jaiden was showered with gifts from all of her relatives; books, puzzles, sidewalk chalk, apparel, a rocking horse, personalized pillow, a new bike...just to name a few! Thank you for all of her wonderful new goodies!
We were able to spend a nice, quiet dinner with my parents and Aden's parents yesterday afternoon. I filled the table with brisket, loaded mashed potatoes, plain mashed potatoes to be smothered in gravy, biscuits, croissants, stuffing, buttered corn, cherry and apple pie, etc. We were all pretty full. I was fine until I had to try BOTH pies.
All in all, it was a pleasant Christmas and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. I miss all who were missing and pray that it was just as enjoyable from where you were... I am constantly reminded of God's greatness and grace each time we have these family moments. I see the innocence in Jaiden as she plays carelessly in our presence, I see the kindness in Aden's eyes as he looks admirably on to his father, I see the love in my father's eyes as he comes into the room shouting, "Ho! Ho! Ho!" with his Green Bay Packer santa hat just a little crooked on top of his head. I am blessed.
Thank you Jesus, for your miraculous birth, innocent and flawless life, sacrificial death, and your endless blessings you shower upon my family.

Christmas, 2006---By Jodie