Christmas

Christmas Morning

2013

This Christmas Morning was one to remember!  I never imagined we'd be in a position we needed the help that we needed this year. We've never had big Christmases, there are simply not needed. This years was plenty in gifts and in love. The service on our behalf has forever changed us. I have never been more touched then to see the support around us come together in our time of need.

 

The kids were so darn excited when they walked into the living room. My dear friend Heidi had gotten the kids a Guinea Pig.. our first pet! They named him Gus Gus Wiggle Pants! They are all smitten... so are me and Seth surprisingly. Santa and the Saints also brought glow pets, toy golf clubs, remote control cars, baby doll stroller & new blankets. Their laughter and excitement drowned out any stress we had been feeling and we truly felt the love of those around us and our Savior and just enjoyed the day with our kids!

 

 Shay was absolutely hilarious. She opened up her doll stroller and fell in LOVE. She put her new dolly and new dog in it and just kept piling in whatever she opened, hats, crowns, necklaces... she would basically scream if you tried to help her stack it or if things didn't fit. Such a diva. It was so fun to see her old enough for girl things:) Mason and Aiden were so overjoyed at some of the things that had prayed so hard for... (I know I tried to teach them Christmas gifts isn't necessarily something we pray for but they continued:) The faces were so sweet and would hug their boxes! Seth and I just sat there in completely gratitude!

 

We try to always celebrate and focus on the true meaning of Christmas however this year it came alive for us. To be loved and serviced was overwhelming. I am so grateful for my Heavenly father who not only sends his Saints but also his LOVE!

 

Merry Christmas