Christmas 2011

Christmas

It was awesome, the kids had a wonderful time but I have to say that I think Layne and I enjoyed it more then they did! We LOVED watching the kids open their Christmas gifts and spending the day as a family.

We waited until 830am, and finally the kids were awake... I feel bad because I didn't get the look on Ethan's face on video when he came down the stairs and saw all the gifts... I was a space case and totally missed it... but Layne got to see it so at least he will always remember the wide eyes of pure excitement. I was also so excited that my parents were able to share Christmas morning with us on Skype! What a blessing, I hope they enjoyed it as much as we did... i hope it helped them to feel like they were not alone on Christmas morning. :) 

I am so thankful that I have a husband that can help bring the spirit into our home and show the children how  to love and be loved. I am thankful for the home that we had to spend our warm Christmas in. To have the means to put food on our table, and to sit together as a family to enjoy each others craziness while our bellies get full.

Smiles, laughter, love, hugs, kisses, cuddling, joy, and happiness.

I am thankful to our Lord and Savior for these blessing, for the glorious day he was born on this earth to one day make the ultimate sacrifice for his brothers and sisters. Giving your life for those you love and want to be with for eternity is more then I could ever ask for...more then I would have ever asked for. I hope that we all remember each day and not just at certain times of the year how blessed we all are. Through the struggles of life, we are blessed... (there is always a calm at the end of the storm.) Hold firm to the iron rod and remember the end reward is more then we will ever be able to comprehend.

I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas full of happiness and joy.