Christmas Time

It's been a while since I blogged with this busy month of getting ready for Christmas day. This year Jack is starting to know what's going on around him (he was 3 months last Dec) and its been really fun to watch! He can say 'San-na' and 'Ho ho ho'. Now if he could only stick his little belly out and rub it- ha! 

Here's a picture of me and Jack early in December after church



He was actually somewhat smiling at the camera!

Here are pictures from visiting Steve's grandparents Memaw and Bepop. I wish we could see them more often- they are just the nicest most loving couple. And Bepop is so funny!! Usually during Christmas and birthdays he will put a bow on his head and walk around with it to make us smile. He has a contagious laugh.

Bepop and Jack

When we were up there we helped set up the Christmas tree. I asked my mother in law Patti and Memaw (her mom) pose with a sad face before setting up the tree. They humored my request but I can tell Patti is
trying hard not to laugh :)

Here's the happy picture after setting up the tree. They sure look alike don't they?


Jack looking at the ornaments.

Here's a picture from our small group Christmas party. We just joined a few months ago and have really enjoyed it. There is nothing like fellowship and talking about what God is doing in our lives.

This was our first year of taking pictures with Santa at the mall! We went with all of Steve's direct family and much to my surprise it went really well. Jack didn't cry as I thought he would and even smiled on all his pictures. I just hope he keeps this up for next year!

Grandpa and Jack accidentally wore matching outfits

Below are some pictures from my father in law's yearly Christmas party! He is always good to pray and praise God before kicking off the festivities, and I am really grateful he mentioned Andrew in his prayer this year. Sometimes in watching the joy that Jack brings to our families, a part of me misses Andrew and wonder if others think about him too. It is good to know they do.

He found the sugar!! Coke cans everywhere



Sweet friends

In the midst of the busyness of December its so easy for me to lose sight of what Christmas is all about. I am thankful for the moments I'm reminded that its not about the presents, parties, dinners, etc. On Christmas day we celebrate that a savior was sent to earth to redeem and bring life to a broken world. I am thankful He loves us that much!

Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!