All Dolled Up.

This morning was our church Christmas program. The kids sang a few songs and topped it off with plenty of donuts. We do not "doll-up" very often, but everyone was cooperative today--except that Macy complained about her tights the entire morning. I am cherishing this in my heart, these kids are precious and the days are passing so quickly! I also am not doing an official Christmas card this year, so enjoy these pictures! Merry Christmas to you--most of you reading this are dear to me!

Check out our homemade star...it is bigger than the tree :) It is a tradition (I stole from my grandma when my mom was little) to make our own star...this is a styrofoam star about 2 inches thick and it falls off everytime a wind passes-which is quite often and usually some form of a ball or stuffed animal flying through the air.

I encourage you to read the Christmas story this week (Luke 2). It has given me great joy and peace amidst the preparation of present giving, food indulgence, and the "Santa" craze all around us...."This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too."vs.34

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."v14