The house sits quiet as the Christmas tree lights shine and the fireplace brings forth warmth. The little ones are asleep and my husband is working away. This is such a beautiful time of year and we find ourselves so full of anticipation... so full of gratefulness... so, so full.

This week has found us outside running and jumping, breathing deep, working hard...

our hearts and hands preparing for Christmas...

We slow down and look around, wanting to see Him...

And we find Him in a million different ways. We gather and we share, everyone joining in. There is so much to be thankful for...

A fresh Christmas tree, lights, Christmas Eve, Christmas songs, warm days and snow, Dad, Alaina, smiles and laughter, the stars, the Christmas party with our friends, making peppermint bark and decorating cookies, a break from school...

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And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.

Luke 1:46,47,49