December 26, 2012
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~Xmas2012~
Did you know that the “X” means Christ in Greek? All these years, I’ve been annoyed by this X.
~Not anymore.~
I love the fact that there’s really no way to take Christ out of the equation.
Is it strange that Christmas afternoon may just be my favorite?
Maybe it’s because the work is done, the kitchen is clean, there’s enough food in the fridge for days, gifts are opened, kids are occupied by their new things, or I’m just relieved nothing traumatic happened. Or maybe it’s the first time I catch my breath after the marathon that is the two weeks leading up to the Christmas holiday in general.
Whatever the reason, here I sit, December 26, quite content. It’s cloudy, windy, and very cold out. Kids are playing, Christmas music is on, and will be as long as channel 801 plays it.
The only thing lacking is Brad. He’s been on call all week and says he’ll be gone til 10 or so tonight operating.
~Christmas Eve~
~Making Cheese Apples…..which is the best thing you will ever put in your mouth.~
This little “ballerina”, as Emma calls it, has been the thing she has worn since she got it yesterday morning.
Forced her to take it off to go to bed, only to have her find it, and insist on putting it back on first thing when she woke up.
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Already hit the treadmill this morning. I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions because I figure there’s no time like the present.
I’m stepping up my work out routine.
Only about 10 weeks til Daylight Savings Time! …excited about THAT!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from our family to yours.
…..one of these years, I’m planning a killer New Year’s Eve party. Don’t have the energy for it at the moment, but I can see it. It will be a happening
with lights, great food, live music maybe, and pretty dresses. For now, I’ll happily settle for the entertainment that comes from watching my kids TRY their darndest to stay awake til midnight to see the ball drop.
Cozy is just as good as fancy. Better, even.
If you haven’t watched, “Holiday Inn” yet, you really should.
Hope your night is a good one!
~stacey
Comments (4)
Lovely post. So very Christmasy and relaxed. The super red and green theme is very nostalgic. We always savor the day of Christmas, in fact this whole week, as we still feel so much in the spirit of celebrating Christ and time as family!
Loving up our little family here before our son Nick, Dil, and two grandboys go off to the Caribbean to Med-School. I know they have some tough days ahead, in that Daddy will be so busy, and mom left with the kiddos alone a lot, but at least it will be on a tropical island
i feel the “living loved” when i read your posts.
but did i ever tell you how often i think of “myracetorun” and gal. 5:7? seriously. lol. and i was in an event recently where your old username was probably a part of every sentence that i was saying to Jesus by mile three. i didn’t have any technology to orient me and everyone was passing me! even a very big guy who was making it look hard. haha. it’s story…maybe i’ll get around to blogging it.
i love the pics of kids in pj’s on the night before. jake looks like he just jumped out of the shower, with his hair still wet. i hear ya about your killer party…and i know that i want to be there!
even though yes. cozy is better than fancy. and anything with cheese will probably get my approval. never heard of cheese apples though…i’d love to try them!
happy 2nd day after stacey! much love to you all.
You have a beautyful family!!!! Merry belated xmas:)
It looks so cozy and fun there! I’ve never heard of Cheese Apples but they sure do sound yummy! I might just have to look them up and try them out.
This week I’ve definitely slacked on the exercise and have just been lazy and sat around. It doesn’t help that it’s all cloudy and cold which makes me want to stay in bed all day long and eat soup. It is sorta nice that we had Christmas at my brothers though because now I don’t have to be tempted by all the yummy food.