on Christmas
A few minutes into December 26th, I thought I'd post my favorite memories from the last few days.
At the top of the list was...
...dear Keona playing the part of Mary as we read the Christmas story on Christmas Eve. Looking very sincere in her costume (a towel around her head tied with a pink bandana), Keona grunted LOUDLY right after I read, "And when it came time for the baby to be born."
...my mother leading us in a chorus of Happy Birthday to Jesus as our Christmas meal prayer.
...Louie running about saying "Car-ee! Car-ee!" as he opened and played with his presents all day.
...wonderful games of pinochle and rumikube with all the grandparents.
...Keona's costume changes throughout the day. She started in her new princess costume, switched over the Louie's clothes, followed by her new sweatshirt from Granny Angie, then on to her little sailer outfit, and concluded the day with her new pink robe.
...and this year we decided to give Jesus presents (since it's his birthday). So we made cards and placed them in the manger after reading about the wisemen bringing Jesus gifts. Barry and I gave gifts of prayer retreats and study plans. Keona gave Jesus love and an assortment of crafts she made. Grandparents gave Jesus adoration and prayer. Jona shared honestly that he was "too shy" to write down his gift: "I like privacy with God," he said. And Louie? Well, we put our cards in the crib/manger. Louie put himself in the crib. Enough said.
At the top of the list was...
...dear Keona playing the part of Mary as we read the Christmas story on Christmas Eve. Looking very sincere in her costume (a towel around her head tied with a pink bandana), Keona grunted LOUDLY right after I read, "And when it came time for the baby to be born."
...my mother leading us in a chorus of Happy Birthday to Jesus as our Christmas meal prayer.
...Louie running about saying "Car-ee! Car-ee!" as he opened and played with his presents all day.
...wonderful games of pinochle and rumikube with all the grandparents.
...Keona's costume changes throughout the day. She started in her new princess costume, switched over the Louie's clothes, followed by her new sweatshirt from Granny Angie, then on to her little sailer outfit, and concluded the day with her new pink robe.
...and this year we decided to give Jesus presents (since it's his birthday). So we made cards and placed them in the manger after reading about the wisemen bringing Jesus gifts. Barry and I gave gifts of prayer retreats and study plans. Keona gave Jesus love and an assortment of crafts she made. Grandparents gave Jesus adoration and prayer. Jona shared honestly that he was "too shy" to write down his gift: "I like privacy with God," he said. And Louie? Well, we put our cards in the crib/manger. Louie put himself in the crib. Enough said.
posted by alicia britt chole at
10:09 PM
3 Comments:
Mom & I loved the Keona grunting part. : )
Hey Alicia! I am a friend of Christie's and have met you a time or two. I know your kids go to Gloria Deo and I can't find ANY great info on the web. I have a phone nuber but do you have any contact info or background info as we search? I would really appreciate it! Heather.clark@centurytel.net
How blessed you are to have a family gather together around Christ. As I "stand in the street" watching through a frost-edged window, the glow warms me.
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