Okay, I admit it.
I’ve been a tad behind this year.
Despite my best efforts to have everything done ahead of time – so I could enjoy this most blessed season stress free – I’m afraid I’ve missed the mark a bit.
And yesterday?
We finally finished decorating the tree.
Thankfully, no one but I knew that I’d hoped to have this, and a long list of other things, done a week before.
Like having all the presents bought and wrapped.
Stocking stuffers ready to go.
Christmas cards addressed and mailed.
Grocery shopping complete.
But instead of stressing over what wasn’t done, everyone just enjoyed the moment.
Surrounded by family.
Relishing all the blessings of 2010.
Hoping that you are filled with the joy that our Savior brings, surrounded by your loved ones this Christmas.
Jen says
Merry Christmas to you and your entire WONDERFUL family!
Robin says
Have a most wonderful Christmas!!!!
Blessings,
Robin
Martha says
Merry Christmas…precious photos.
Football and Fried Rice says
Sophie's smile? Made my day. I love that girl!
Merry Christmas, Stefanie! Enjoy this season with ((almost)) all of your kids!
Beach Mama says
Blessings and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Kath says
How does a family with more than 2 or 3 kids get everything done!!! My parents had 7 kids and they never wrapped any of our presents, and you know we were so excited by our own little stack of stuff that it didn't matter! As I sit here resting on Christmas Eve before the last push for dinner, baths, opening a few presents, cookies and letters to Santa and bedtime stories, I hope I can find a few things on the "to do" list to skip, revisit or let go! Hey, I just turned 55 and my two girls are 7 and 6, my big ones are 30 and 27. My son is currently deployed in Afghanistan for his second tour, and I know I can't get it all done and I can't even begin to try! Back to work, enjoying the excitement of our girls wanting to go to bed early so Santa will come!!!
Kristi says
Merry, merry! In the long run, no one will care about the lack of cards or perfectly wrapped presents…
Continue to enjoy the moments with ALL your blessings!
clearness says
Merry Christmas to all of your merry children!
3 Peanuts says
Blessings to your amazing family for a joyful Christmas.
Love,
Kim
Tish says
Merry, Merry Christmas my sweet friend and sister in Christ!
Amy Murphy says
What beautiful pics!!!! Merry Christmas!
val says
Hope you & your beautiful family have a wonderful Christmas!
Shirley H. says
It's Christmas and I just wanted to say "Thank You" and that..
It's been a pleasure reading your family's blog this past year…
Hope you and your family have
wonderful Holiday and..
A Happy New Year!
Shirley H. From Singapore =)
Rachel says
Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!!
Virginia says
Have a very Merry Christmas!!
Gin =)
Aus says
Merry Christmas to you guys too!!
hugs – aus and co.