Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Christmas Gratitudes

Wow!  It’s 2013!  Here’s some photos from this pas special week, and even more, here’s more I’m adding to my list of gratitudes.  I’m going to write more soon but I wanted to share God’s joy that’s come from His Son’s birthday! 

Happy New Year!

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#1128  seeing our Christmas tree lights reflecting on my computer screen

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#1129  the stars and candles as we worship Emmanuel, our Savior!

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#1130  making caramel pretzels as gifts for neighbors

#1131  watching Miracle on 34th Street and Sound of Music with the family…movie nights!

#1132  our family reading advent story every night this month Bartholomew’s Passage

#1133  Christmas Eve traditions

#1134  humbled that God would become man in that messed up world to save us.

#1135  humbled that He Is and continues to be a gift to us every day as our Savior.

#1136  humbled at the beauty of His Story was breathed and written for us as a gift, promise and hope.

#1137  waking up Christmas morning and whispering, “Happy Birthday Jesus.”

#1138  Jesus’ birthday story still brings me tears

#1139  our family together on Christmas

#1140  reenacting the Christmas story at grandparents’ home.

#1141  moonlit fields blanketed with snow driving home from Christmas at grandparents’.

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#1142  sledding on steep hills covered with snow and sleet…perfect for sledding the day after Christmas.

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#1143  dinner, conversations and laughter with dear college friends

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#1144  Staying up to ring in the new year with my family including my niece being the first time she’s stayed up to celebrate it! Smile 

#1145  the gift from dad… a trunk he made with his own hands.

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#1146  The gift of a breathtaking sunrise AND sunset on December 31, 2012

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