Santa's almost ready to call it a nite and head to bed. The stockings still need to be filled yet, so his job is not quite done.
We went to late Christmas Eve service, the kids were so excited when we got home at 11:45p and it was almost CHRISTMAS!!! LOL, we read 3 Christmas Books including the Night before Christmas. The Cookies and milk were placed and stockings hung. The dogs and cats are nestled all snug in the kids beds too. Hopefully those visions of sugarplums won't wake anyone!
Our advent wreath made such a warm and inviting glow as the candles burned so brightly. The first purple candle was burning quite low, it's a good thing we won't need to light it much more. The Christ candle in the center burned the brightest. The wreath has been the center of our celebration this year. We read from Matthew each Sunday Night during advent and sang holiday hymns as we lit the candles.
I was glad to hear my youngest beg to go to Christmas Eve service despite being in church this morning. It is nice to know that my children have not been too commercialized towards the holidays and they remember the Christ child is the reason for the season.
Tonite as I ready for bed my thoughts turn to the many servicemen and women who are serving their country and not home with their families. I pray that they will be safe and that they and their families know just how much we appreciate their sacrifices. God bless them everyone!
Happy Holidays Everyone; may your days be filled with family, laughter, much food and safe travels. May your nights find you warm, safe and with loved ones.
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