Christmas Memories

Five (out of many) memorable moments from our Christmas celebration:

1. The Christmas Eve services were both joyful in their own ways. Watching our younger son play the trumpet while worshipping with our older son was a joy.
2. We went to bed after we got home from the late night Candlelighting service. That doesn't sound very monumental, but it means that the gifts were wrapped and the stockings were stuffed prior to 1:00 am. It was so nice to go to bed -- at bedtime instead of in the middle of the night! I love gift bags! Whoever thought of gift bags should win a Nobel prize. They are attractive, don't require a box, are fast, and are reusable. Never has been being green been such an advantage!
3. Watching the boys open their stockings again was fun. They are growing up, and I'm not sure when stockings will end, but I'll enjoy it while it lasts.
4. Christmas Eve dinner was nice, with 11 people sharing the meal at our house. Christmas morning with the boys and mom was special as always. Christmas evening at Steve's brother was joyful and casual. Great family times.
5. Christmas is great, and the time after Christmas is stress-free. Because the actual day was a Sunday, we also had Monday off. Steve and I went to see a movie, and then Josh went with for an "appetizer" dinner and an evening movie. Great day.

Hope your holiday was memorable.