Silver and Gold

Christmas Day is over...our children are playing with new toys, we parents are trying to decide which old toys need to be moved out of the house to make way for the new toys, picking up, putting away, learning to share all over again, still finding wrapping paper behind chairs and under sofas, and listening to the sound that is sweeter than Santa's sleigh bells---the laughter of our children.

Aaaaah....the holidays...these blessed holy days of celebration: of our faith; the wee Babe who grew to save us all; the blessing of family that God has given us; the thankfulness for our country, family, friends, and fulfillment of our needs; a wonderful old year and the expectation of the new year, our memories of these days like strands of silver and gold...these happy holidays!!!

Merry Christmas!!!! Happy New Year!!!!!

What a joyous season this has been for us. We were able to do some traveling---and the children all did fantastic with so many long hours in the van. Our first stop was back "home" with our dear friends for a few nights. We gathered together, feasted on many yummy treats, wishing the time could go more slowly so we could taste longer the time we had together of visiting, laughing, sharing, and even singing with all of our children.

Next we traveled to see Mandy's family for Christmas. The kids got to see their cousins and had a great time playing with them. Each time we are all together, the time is wonderful, and it keeps getting better and better.

Now we are having Christmas Day again with Dana's parents. The kids are outside right now playing on the big gift from Poppa Claus and Gi-Gi: a trampoline. What a blast they are having!!!!

Dana and Mandy even showed the kids a few tricks.

oooooh!!! Our aching muscles!








This was D-D's favorite seat...how we wished to share it with you!!! May the rest of this holiday season bring you sweet moments to treasure and opportunities to share His abounding love and joy!