Friday, December 30, 2011

Merry Christmas!

We are so very THANKFUL for the gift of Jesus this Christmas.  I am also feeling doubly blessed this year as I am beyond grateful for my two precious children.  I remember the first Christmas after I had Ava feeling first hand the love of a parent for my child and having an even deeper thankfulness to the Lord for giving the gift of Jesus to us.  As I held Austin at the Christmas Eve service this year singing Away in a Manger I again felt overwhelmed that God gave his precious son for me.

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Sweet baby girl opening gifts

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Santa Winking smile brought Ava Rapunzel hair extensions… hilarious!  She refused to take them out for two days! 

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I wanted Ava to be able to celebrate the birth of Jesus in a tangible way so we had a little party for him. We made a cake and headed over to see Ditty and Paps.  Ava had practiced singing happy birthday Jesus all month!

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Away in a manger,
No crib for His bed
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head

The stars in the bright sky
Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay

The cattle are lowing
The poor Baby wakes
But little Lord Jesus
No crying He makes

I love Thee, Lord Jesus
Look down from the sky
And stay by my side,
'Til morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus,
I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever
And love me I pray

Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care
And take us to heaven
To live with Thee there

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