Monday, December 29, 2008

:: Christmas ::

I can't believe that another Christmas has come and gone! Seems like we look forward to it for so long and put so much time and effort into making it happen... then in the blink of an eye, it's over!
This was a special Christmas for Josh and I - our first one as a married couple!! We created some great memories - setting up/decorating our tree, watching Christmas movies, spoiling each other with tons of fun stocking stuffers and gifts! Gift highlights are a sparkly Guess watch for me, an iPod for Josh and a camcorder for us!
It has snowed WAY more than usual in our area this December. It made things a little "interesting" as far as getting around but we only got stuck a few times :) It's sure pretty but I'm glad it's melting now.
As with every year we find it far too easy to get caught up in the busyness of the season and try to take time to remember what it's really all about. I am so in awe of God sending us His Son and the way He chose to do it - as a precious baby. What an enormous sacrifice and act of love and selflessness. Thank you Lord for blessing us more than we could ever imagine or deserve and for the incredible gift of JESUS!
I also love how it's undeniable that we're celebrating something special - when else does the entire world pause together? For the one true King of Kings.


Here are some pics from our holidays!

:: Our tree! ::
:: Snowy view off our balconey ::

:: Christmas morning! Sans makeup... ::

:: Presents at my parent's house Christmas Day ::
:: Sisters! ::

:: So in love! ::
:: Barb and Amy opening presents ::
:: Art being Art ::
:: The sign Art made for Josh when he missed a family get together for work ::



I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas season, ate lots of good food and spent time with your loved ones.

3 comments:

Christy said...

Love your tree and Christmas morning picture. So glad to hear you had a great Christmas. All the best in 2009...

Shawna said...

Looks like you had a great first MARRIED Christmas!

I love your tree too! It's so you...but looks like you put a lot of time into putting it all together and it shows!

Happy New Year!
xo, *S

Amanda said...

Looks like a fun Christmas for you guys. The 1st one married, how fun and memorable! You'll never have that again. Happy New Year to you and Josh from J, M & me!