Merry Christmas!

Christmas Eve

I've been feeling especially connected to Mary this Christmas after experiencing the wonder and magic of child birth just 6 months ago. It is because of Mary - her willingness, her unwavering faith, her courage - that Christ entered this world to offer each of us salvation, peace, and love. I can only imagine the quiet wisdom this woman has and the amazing life she led. She is one I will be eager to meet on the other side. Until then, I will do my best to live as she lived, with pure bravery and complete trust in God.

"Angels and archangels may have gathered there

Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air;

But His mother only, in her maiden bliss, 

Worshipped the beloved with a kiss. 

What can I give Him, poor as I am?

If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;

If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;

Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart."

Text from the poem "In the Bleak Midwinter" by Christina Rossetti

 

Merry Christmas!

We spent Christmas in Maryland with Jeremy's side of the family and we had such a great time.  We spent the holiday with Jeremy's parents, Aunt Bissie, and his twin Richie and his wife Nicole, and baby Easton. It was a pretty relaxing trip without many outings planned.  We hung out at home mostly and played lots of games, did puzzles, watched Christmas movies, went on a nature walk, did some shopping, and had many delicious meals and treats.   I didn't take a whole lot of pictures, but here's what I got:

I learned the secret ways of how to make Mom Clover's fudge.

 We made ornaments out of clay and then painted them once they dried.

 Everyone got in on the ornament making action.

And we had a lovely Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

 Jeremy and I got snowshoes and we are so excited to try them out this winter.  Now we just need loads of snow.  Come on Vermont, bring it on!

We got home today just in time to open more presents from my parents and each other.  We like to have as many Christmases as possible.  Why would we want this magic to end?!! Hope your Christmas was just as wonderful!

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 Merry 2nd Christmas!

May you have lots of merry and bright days this holiday season!