Up out of bed at 6:30! Each family member receives 3 gifts since that is how many Jesus received from the wisemen.
One of those 3 gifts involves books...something we started early in our marriage before having children. Yes, that is Noah Webster's dictionary from 1828 (Leah's gift!)
Santa pancakes. First served 3 years ago, the kids ask for them again each year.
Josiah's first Santa pancake. I didn't hear much out of him because he was busy eating! The best gifts are the ones you can't wrap and put under a tree. Micah, sighing contentedly that everything he had received was just perfect and telling others Jesus was his favorite part of Christmas. Rachel, who ran around with her stuffed dog Bolt firmly planted under her arm for most of the day. Josiah, who simply beamed as he uttered the words which captured what he had understood of Christmas, "open presents?" Families together, memories made, love expressed in giving, excitement of children spread to the adults who see Christmas again through their eyes. A Babe in the manger the best gift of all, as man's greatest need is met not in more stuff but in a transformed heart. Merry Christmas, everyone!
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