Sunday, January 6, 2008

Christmas!

This was after church on Christmas Sunday. The camera fascinated him.

This is what Aubrey does when she doesn't want me to take a picture! She loved her Christmas dress.

Christmas morning! Zach was excited to watch us open presents.

Sorting the gifts. FYI: I've always wanted a tree skirt, but Doug thinks they look dorky...("A skirt on a tree? Weird!") so we cover up the tree with presents instead.

Can you tell how much I love chocolate?

We have been so blessed! We weren't sure how we'd even pay the bills, let alone have Christmas. Right when my faith started waivering, Doug received some extra work, and we received many generous gifts from friends and family. My parents talked about times when they didn't know how they'd be able to buy food for us, and yet they paid their tithing and the blessings would come. Now I can say that to our children. Thank you to all who gave us such a Merry Christmas!

7 comments:

Keri said...

I'm glad you were able to have such a nice Christmas. Tithing is such a blessing, isn't it. The Lord loves all of us and truly will bless us in our times of need.

Kris said...

Sounds like you had a great Christmas Pews! Zach and Aubrey are so adorable! You guys are a great family and a great example for us. The Lord really is aware of each of his children.

Morgan said...

I love hearing stories like that! I am glad that you all had such a great Christmas!

Amanda said...

I'm so glad you guys had a nice Christmas. I understand about the money thing. Luckily both of our parents gave the boys plenty of gifts and we didn't have to get very much.

I can't believe how big Zac is getting. He's darling, and Aubrey is such a cutie. I can't wait for the reunion next year to get all of the kids together. They are getting to such a fun age.

Emily said...

I'm glad you had a good Christmas. I missed your posts. Thanks for sharing that awesome story.

Jen said...

I know how it feels to pay tithing and then get so blessed! Thanks for sharing that. Merry Christmas!

Walling Family said...

What a great blessing and experience. You guys are wonderful. Thanks for comingup too, Our turn to come down next!