Christmas Time

Christmas is my favorite holiday, not just because of the cozy feeling it brings, but because it is a time to celebrate the gift of Jesus to our world.  We got our tree up and it is so special to hang the ornaments I got during my childhood, or that a friend who is no longer with us gave to me years ago.  It just brings warmth to my heart.

I have switched guest rooms, so now this little room is my own private space.  This vanity was mine as a young girl and my grandpa refinished it for me, so it is very dear to my heart.

Here is a photo of two of my grandkitties that my son Tristyn sent to me.

We babysat my grand puppy for a week while my daughter had to do a few things out of town.  Justin enjoyed some time with puppy.

I love how my daughter Lauren does a little Christmas display in her window between her kitchen and dining room.

Here are some of my favorite Christmas books that I am going to look at this Christmas season.

We have not allowed this Christmas to become overly busy for us this year. We are going to a Christmas celebration at my parents house this year, but we will be home Christmas day to host our own Christmas lunch.  I want to keep our Christmas Christ centered, so we will read about the birth of Jesus at our little celebration.  I don't want the holiday gifts and such to overshadow the true meaning of Christmas.  The gift of Jesus to the world is truly all that we could ever ask for.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKmUQHhyYwE

This is my favorite song and listening to it truly reminds me what Christmas really means.  So my prayer this year is that we can keep our true focus on God's greatest gift ever given and what it truly means.

Thank you for stopping by my blog.  I hope you have a very blessed Christmas.  Hugs to you.  ~Juli