The Reason for the Season

I was really excited this year because our little family went to see the Nativity Scenes at church. They had over 600 nativity scenes from around the world. When I got home from that experience, I realized that what my Nativity was missing was a stable. The next day I went out and purchased a stable and some straw and it made all the difference. For unto us a child is born...

I wanted to share the Nativity story with Chase and Tyler but I was worried that the figurines might get broken so I purchased a child friendly Nativity. Tyler, Chase and I put both Nativity Scenes together and discussed each one of the pieces as we put them into the scene. I loved the opportunity to discuss the Reason for the Season with my little grandchildren.

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and may we all take a moment in our busy lives to remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Oh Christmas Tree!

Here is the Christmas tree before we begin. We had actually put on the lights first before the decorating began in earnest! Chase with his favorite decoration -- you guessed it! -- a Christmas tree.
Here's a picture of Kate taking a picture of Chase putting on a decoration on the tree. Chase wasn't as interested in putting decorations on the tree. He was more interested in keeping his little stuffed Christmas tree. He didn't want to give it up to the tree and even got a little upset when the stuffed Christmas tree actually was put on the tree.
Tyler was really into decorating. He loved helping put Christmas decorations around the house and even went outside to help his dad and Rob do the outside decorations. He wants Christmas to be a very special occasion. He put on every decoration with great concentration.

This is one of Tyler's uncheesy smiles. I really love this picture of Tyler. He is so happy to see the tree getting decorated and to help make the tree look so wonderful. He even said that he wanted to make the tree "beautiful."

Kate putting a finishing touch on the tree.

Rob concentrating on getting those decorations all in the correct spot and not too many in the same place. He was our "front" man who made sure that decorations were also placed where people looking in the window would see some decorations as well.

Ryan working on the tree

Tyler placed the star on the tree with a little help from his dad. The star changes colors and when it first came on the color was a crystal blue. It was a beautiful sight!

In this picture you can see the blue light of the star. We had a lot of fun decorating the tree with Kate, Ryan and their wonderful boys. We look forward to a joyous Christmas!

ElfMyself and Rob

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