We really love Christmastime around here, (who doesn't) it is our MOST favorite holiday! We love the music, the smell of Christmas trees, the decorating, yummy foods, and most of all, the family traditions. This is the first Christmas where we are able to teach Lauren about (and have her understand to a degree) the story of Jesus' birth(in short): the prophecy, the star, the stable, the shepherds, the wise men,the angel, Joseph, Mary, and the sweet baby Jesus. We are so happy to be able to share with her these things! It is such a sweet experience to be parents and share with your child the gospel of Jesus Christ. The other day I put on the DVD "Joy to the World" and I was surprised she sat and watched the whole thing! So this past week she's been asking to watch (while peering into our DVD drawer) the "baby Jesus DVD". Really sweet.
So, with the Christmas spirit in the air, we've already enjoyed some Christmas cheer with some friends and family and are grateful for the other memories that will be created throughout the rest of this season of "Peace on Earth Good Will Toward Men"!
Pictures below: (This would probably look better as a slide show)
Regan's party,First time making cut out cookies with Lauren (the Folger's Christmas cookie recipe too-Yum!)Then later that night we had so much fun decorating them together!
