1.02.2008

"Christmastime is here... happiness and cheer..."

Christmas flew by this year, but not before we had a chance to experience the joys of the season. Things started off with a bang when we went to get our tree... in the snow! It was a great time and one of the highlights of Christmas 2007 we will always remember.

Dean loved the tree and lights (which is a no-brainer, considering he's quite the "light" enthusiast). He also enjoyed the Christmas music being played pretty much all the time. In all of the Christmases I remember over the years, Christmas music and decorations have always been a big part of the celebration, as it will be for Dean, I'm sure!

Something else I enjoyed about Christmas this year was having a child of my own to help me understand the implication of God sending His Son for the purpose of dying on our behalf... the thought is huge! When I look at Dean, I can't imagine making that kind of choice. It makes me that much more grateful for the gift God has given us! And for that I say, Merry Christmas to everyone!

Enjoy the photos.

Dean stayed nice and warm bundled up against Mom


There was so much snow on the ground, we had a hard time finding our way back to the trees we liked. Once we settled on one, we drew an "H" in the snow in front of the row that contained our tree. We knew right where to send the guy with the chainsaw!


The place where we've purchased our tree for the past three years is just up Hwy 26 a few miles from our house. The mountain scenery is amazing!


Dean and Mom resting after putting lights on the tree


Beka made a Bailey's and white chocolate cheesecake for the folks at Bible study


Dean posing with Dad in front of the tree


Like I said, Dean loves those lights!


Cheers!

... and Happy New Year, too.

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