Saturday, December 13, 2008

I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!!

Can I just say I LOVE this time of year! I remember the year Cade was born and I was so excited to hang a third stocking on the mantle. Now I hang four and can I just say I am so grateful for those little names that hang beside mom and dad. Having kids has made Christmas even that more meaningful to me. I love that we get to play Santa and see their eyes light up when they see what Santa brought. This year is going to be the best year ever!! This is going to be one of our poorest Christmas' because of all the money we spent on fertility and Jon's job change. BUT can I just say it is going to be a special one. Don't worry the kids are still going to be spoiled but it has been nice to forget about what I want and focus on what really matters. There is a special spirit in our home this year as we are trying to focus more on the true meaning of Christmas. I am starting the 12 days of Christmas tomorrow for our boys and I am so excited about it. As my kids get older I feel this desire to share with them what Christmas is really all about. I want them to gain a testimony of Christ, his birth and the wonderful gift he is to us. It is fun to make traditions and this is one I am super excited about. I think it will bring more meaning to Christmas and help us to have more family time. Christmas as a child was always so wonderful and I want my children to have those same warm feelings as they remember their Christmas'.

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

what a good mom you are! WoW!!! LOoks like you guys will definately be having fun!

laurie coleman photography said...

Those things will be so fun! I may have to steal some of your ideas . . .

Morris Family said...

Your family picture is sooooo cute. How do you make your cute headers? Anyways your 12 days of christmas sounds like alot of fun! Have a Merry Christmas!!!
love ali

Jana Banana said...

Merry Christmas Kim! Hope you are feeling better today, we missed you yesterday! Your cake was delicious as usual!

What a fun idea to do the 12 days of christmas with your family! You always have the cutest ideas!

Josh and Emily said...

Seriously could you guys be any cuter! We really miss you all. Merry Christmas!

TIDWELLS said...

so fun sis... I hope you are feeling better. love ya

Keri said...

Kim, I love these ideas! What a great way to teach your boys about the true meaning of Christmas.

Dan and Stacy said...

You are so creative. I love it!!!!!! I am not good at coming up with ideas.....but I am good at copying ideas. I hope you and your family will have a great Christmas season.

Janel said...

you guys are so cute!! love your family pics. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

Unknown said...

Great idea to do the 12 days of Christmas with. Your a great Mom and a great couple. Love ya - Love ya - Love ya!