Spirit of Christmas

Ellie wanted me to take her picture this morning in her Sunday dress. Doesn't she just look adorable. She is just such a joy. We are having fun doing all our different count downs to Christmas. Yesterday we went to the mall and did some shopping. It was interesting! She got to see Santa from a distance and loved it. We are hoping to get a chance to take her to see Santa before Christmas. This morning I was really overcome with the spirit of Christmas. I was reading to Ellie a book about the Nativity. I want her to really understand that Christmas is not about Santa and presents but about the birth of our savior. As I was reading this book to her my emotions were overcome by the love I have for Jesus Christ. What a blessing we have to be able to celebrate his birth. I know that there are some people who think Christmas has become so distorted and commercialized but I firmly believe that you get out of it what you put into it. I hope that all of you will be overcome with the spirit of Christ this Christmas season. He truly gave us the greatest gifts that we could ever ask for.

Great Big Sister!

My sister Crystal keeps bugging me that I don't get on and post enough so here is my post for today. Last night when I was extremely frustrated and trying to get my kids down for bed. I took a deep breath and laid down by Ellie. I told her "I love you so very very much!" her response back was "I love Ethan so very very much!" Well who could ask for more than that. A sister who still loves her brother at the end of the day. She really has become such a great big sister. I was really worried for the first few months of Ethans life because she was so rough with him. I am so thankful at how well they do play together.