We are so blessed with such a wonderful family. Tj's parents are more than generous and giving. They spoil us like no other and we are so appreciative of everything they have done for us and for all they give us. Christmas was wonderful. Filled with good people, laughter, the Spirit, love and more gifts than anyone needs.
We had our usual Target run to buy gifts for our gift exchange which is always funny with the Lee siblings. We ate Chinese food on Christmas eve and the kids opened all of Bob and Mona's gifts (I would love it if she only gave one gift per child). We talked about Christ's birth and how we should involve Him and think of Him in our daily lives and not just Christmas time. How we should think of Him not only in the past as a babe but our Savior right now.
After the kids went to bed we all stayed up late talking and putting the magic together. The morning came very early and the kids really had to put their patience to the test while they waited for everyone else to wake up. On Christmas morning there were two deer sitting out on the golf course out the backyard and the kids thought Santa has left two of his reindeer. It was so sweet to see them.
The kids were so happy with what Santa brought them. Tallie-moterscooter, Chloe-art easel, Lexi-scooter, Kasen-Tonka truck. As for me, TJ always out does himself and spoils me so much. He got me a Kindle that is only for books, a pair of boots I had had my eye on for so long that I never even considered buying because it was just silly.
Next year I really want to re evaluate our traditions and simplify and add in more Christ to our Christmas. I don't remember one thing I got as a kid on Christmas morning. I remember the feelings and memories I had with my family. I remember the time when I was about 9 or so and my dad pulled me away on Christmas eve and we went on a walk around the block, just the two of us and it was magical. Something I will never forget.
I want to create that with my kids.
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