Christmas Gifts
Our Christmas celebration spanned three days this year, but when you’re celebrating the birth of Jesus, I see no reason to limit it to just one day. We began our holiday with a Christmas Eve experience at church. My best friend and her family made it special by joining us for the service. We also reconnected with a few friends afterwards who had returned home for the holidays. The theme for the evening was Snow, and although we didn’t have a snowy white Christmas in Dallas, there were a few digital snow effects on stage. It was as close as we would come this year to the real thing. The deeper significance behind the snow theme was that Jesus’ birth changed the world forever, bringing deliverance and transformation to all of humanity. Through His birth, the complete remission of sin became possible — sin left a crimson stain on us, but Jesus washed it white as snow. No matter what stains we have in our lives, He is able to remove them and give us a fresh start on life. It’s no wonder that the celebration of His birth is like none other!
On Christmas day, the celebration continued at my house with both of our families coming over for lunch and the annual Christmas gift exchange.
2010 Christmas Trees
Hanging with the family
Gary and the snowman
Nerf Gun Wars!!
After the family fun ended, Gary and I ventured out that evening for dinner. Last year we couldn’t find any restaurants open, but we got lucky this year. Snuffers was serving food and showing the Cowboys game on their screens — win! For the grand finale, we met up with a friend for a late showing of True Grit, a great Western movie remake.
On Sunday, we went to Gary’s parent’s house for lunch. His sister and her family wasn’t able to make it to our house on Saturday, so we continued the Christmas celebration with them in Forney.
Opening the pet snuggie — Xander actually likes it!
Jack posing with one of his gifts
Opening gifts
Fun with tents
Our 3-day celebration finally came to an end on Sunday. We had lots of food, fun, family fellowship, and gifts, but the greatest gift of all was given over 2,000 years ago. It’s because of Him that we celebrate. It’s because of Jesus that my life is complete and I have joy. He is the best gift that my parents ever gave me. I’m eternally thankful that I know Him and that He loved me enough to come into this world to live as my Savior.
Happy birthday, Jesus!
