Winding Down 2023

Our year is coming to a close, and the kids are out of school for Christmas break. Life at our house is probably not what you see at a typical house with kids--things here are slower paced, less scheduled, less....busy! That's just the way we like it. No places to go, no crazy lists to check off or huge demands to fill. We keep presents simple, music on, and a candle lit as we enjoy the Christmas season.

And both kids help with chores!

Jacob won 3rd place in his first GeoBowl contest at school (geography trivia). He's already looking forward to next year's.

We found a new place to look at lights this year, it is a park decorated at a small town just down the road from us. Not a lot of houses do big displays by us, so walking around a park is much easier than driving and hunting for lights!

We all watched "A Christmas Story" last night after dinner, and tonight we will watch "Home Alone" as we all pile up with our blankets in the living room. Santa will deliver a few presents tonight, and stuff the stockings with treats to find in the morning! We have no visitors coming to see us so my boys will be all I need to be happy tomorrow. After breakfast and presents we will read from the New Testament the story of Jesus' birth.

May your holidays be cheerful and full of love, as always remember the reason for the season.